TUESDAY, Jan. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you think frequent changes in weather are triggering your allergy symptoms, you may be right. A shift from a cold front to a rainy day then back to warm weather can have an impact on those with allergies, said Dr. David Corry,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Feeding eggs to infants could reduce their risk of egg allergy later on, new research suggests. For the study, researchers at the University at Buffalo in New York, analyzed U.S. government data from more than 2,200 parents who were surveyed about their children’sContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If your New Year’s resolution is to keep your allergy and asthma symptoms under control in 2022, it’s best to do so in small steps, an expert says. “The best way to tackle health challenges is in small bits, and that goes forContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday granted emergency approval of a new antibody cocktail to prevent COVID infection in people who have weakened immune systems or who can’t tolerate COVID vaccines. “Vaccines have proven to be the best defense available againstContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Dec. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Planning ahead will reduce the risk of allergies and asthma interfering with your holiday plans, an expert says. “In addition to concerns about COVID-19, those with allergies and asthma sometimes have an added layer of anxiety because they need to always be thinkingContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Can your weight before pregnancy determine your baby’s chances of developing asthma or allergies? Yes, claims a study that looked at that question, as well as whether weight gain during pregnancy might have an impact. “We did find that there was a linkContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — While climate change gets a lot of notice for its numerous negative impacts around the globe, children’s allergies may not be among them. Despite climate change, with the longer growing seasons and larger pollen loads that are attributed to it, more than 5,800Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 26, 2021 (HealthDayNews) — If you suffer from severe allergies and worry about the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines, you can relax: A new study shows that even when people report a history of severe allergic reactions to medications, vaccines or allergens, nearly all of them can beContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Life is challenging enough for teens and pre-teens with food allergies. But bullying often comes with the territory, making their situation worse. In a new study of more than 100 kids with food allergies, nearly one-third said they had been subject to someContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Sept. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When hair sprouts where you don’t want it, you can always shave, but other ways to remove unwanted body hair can last longer. The downside: Chemical hair removers can cause burning, itching or redness. “Hair removal creams, lotions and gels are quick andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Workers, take heed: Your place of work can help bring on or exacerbate asthma, a new study suggests. Common workplace triggers include poor ventilation and moldy air conditioning systems, cleaning products and even the toner used in printers, the researchers said. Employees withContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many people with asthma know their illness can flare up at night, and new research suggests the body’s internal clock could be to blame. The findings could prove important for treating and studying asthma, the researchers said. “This is one of the firstContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — While some may think of scents like cinnamon or pumpkin spice when the season turns to fall, others are breathing in something much less pleasant. Autumn is also allergy season for those sensitive to ragweed. “A spike in ragweed tends to mark theContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Aug. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You’ve just bought a new skin care product and you’re excited to see how it might transform your look. Instead, you end up with red, itchy or swollen patches because one of the ingredients causes an allergic reaction. The best way to avoidContinue Reading