Allergies Stories
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Food Allergies Are Preventable If You Start Early
The sooner your kids get hooked on peanuts, the better their chances of avoiding a peanut allergy, a new review explains. -
This Girl Sneezes 12,000 Times A Day: Can Sneezing Actually Kill You?
Sneezing is definitely annoying, but is it deadly? -
Teen Dies After Just 1 Bite Of A Peanut Butter S'more
A deadly peanut allergy turned a homecoming gathering into a nightmare for one teen. -
New Biomarker Could Diagnose Brain Tumors Up To 5 Years Earlier
Changes in immune system proteins may occur a full five years before diagnosis of one type of brain tumor. -
Lawsuit Claims Boy Is 'Allergic' To His School's Wi-Fi
A family is suing a Massachusetts school over claims that their son is allergic to the school's WiFi. -
Making Your Bed Isn't Necessarily A Healthy Habit, But You Still Should
On National Make Your Bed Day, we investigate both the mental and physical health benefits of making your bed every day. -
Furry Pets ‘Enrich’ Gut Bacteria Of Infants At Risk For Allergies
In a small, preliminary study, infants in households with furry pets were found to share some of the animals’ gut bacteria - possibly explaining why early animal exposure may protect against some allergies. -
What It Looks Like When Your Back Gets Annihilated By A Swarm Of Mosquitoes [PHOTOS]
This kid had the perfect "Capture the Flag" game spot — right in the midst of a giant swarm of blood-sucking mosquitoes. -
If You Worry That Climate Change Will Affect Your Health, You're Too Late
Scientists believe that climate change has already led to increases in infectious disease, asthma, and allergies in the general public. -
8 Creatures More Likely To Kill You Than A Shark
Sharks may seem like the deadliest creature around, but there are other, more unlikely killers to be afraid of. -
The Cities With The Most Miserable Allergy Season, Thanks To Climate Change
Richmond, Va., tops the list of cities more vulnerable to climate change-induced allergy and asthma attacks. -
Asthma Hospitalization Tilts Heavily Toward Women: Study
Women, far more often than men, face hospitalization after visiting the emergency department for acute asthma.