Allergies

An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur when a person's immune system reacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. Mild allergies like hay fever are very common in the human population and cause symptoms such as red eyes, itchiness, and runny nose, eczema, hives, hay fever, or an asthma attack.

Allergies Stories

Probiotics May Provide Seasonal Allergy Relief

Study participants with a higher intake of probiotics weather seasonal allergies better than those with lesser intake.
Global Cancer Drug Spending Hit $100B In 2014

Global spending on cancer drugs reached $100 billion in 2014, an increase from $75 billion five years earlier.
Golden Krust Patties Issues Massive Recall Over Undeclared Allergens

The USDA found unlabeled egg allergens in millions of the brand's beef and chicken patties.
The Link Between Allergy Meds And Cheaper Hep C Treatment

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health look to the allergy aisle for new, faster treatment.
Blood Transfusion Leaves Boy With Peanut And Fish Allergies

An 8-year-old boy in Canada with no history of allergies developed peanut and fish allergies after undergoing a blood transfusion.
Cow's Milk Creeps Into Breast Milk Sold Online

There's caffeine in your decaf and cow's milk in your breast milk. So beware, researchers say.
7 Must-Eat Foods To Beat Your Spring Allergies

Beat the spring allergy blues and add these anti-inflammatory foods to your diet — from apples to turmeric — for natural relief.
How It Feels To Get Drunk On 'Hangover-Free' Red Wine

For the sake of science, I purposely got drunk on low-histamine red wine to see how I felt in the morning.
The Upside To The Worst Upcoming Allergy Season

Allergy symptoms may be worse, but the actual season may not be as long.
The Difference Between Colds And Seasonal Allergies [INFOGRAPHIC]

Here are the similarities and differences between the common cold and seasonal allergies, and how to treat the symptoms.
10 Allergy Myths That May (Literally) Take Your Breath Away [VIDEO]

The most common myths about allergies, from blood tests for accurate food allergy diagnosis to treating allergies with only meds, are debunked in this video.
'Deadly' Allergy To Marijuana Is Possible, But Extremely Rare

Smoking marijuana can cause problems for certain people with cannabis allergies, causing symptoms from itchy eyes to anaphylactic shock.

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