Though children born and raised in city environments are known to be more prone to asthma and environmental allergies, a recent study has identified a higher risk for food allergies as well. Read More »
Category: Allergy Disease News
Study: Allergies on par with measurable BAC level?
A study conducted in the Netherlands found that drivers with seasonal allergies compare to drivers who operate their vehicles with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.03. Read More »
Virginia school systems consider new district-wide allergy policy
Many school districts across the country are proposing revised allergy policies to protect students from harmful triggers. Read More »
Something in the water: Lead, nitrate and uranium
Lead, nitrate and uranium in drinking water can cause serious health problems. Read More »
Something in the water: Arsenic, coliform bacteria and copper
Some common water contaminants carry specific and scary health risks. Read More »
More artificial fragrances may mean more problems for allergy sufferers
For allergy sufferers with sensitivities to artificial fragrances, the world may seem like an increasingly hostile place. Read More »
Certain allergies are more dangerous than others
Allergic reactions can kill. Read More »
NFL star launches allergy safety campaign
Adrian Peterson is using his national platform to help educate kids about how to react if their bodies overreact to an allergen — if they find themselves experiencing potentially fatal anaphylaxis Read More »
Veteran reporter learns he’s allergic to newspapers
A Baltimore Sun reporter discovered he is allergic to his job. Read More »
Common allergy myths you should ignore
It’s allergy season, and that means a lot of misinformation is flying around like pollen on a brisk spring breeze. Read More »
