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Allergies

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  • 8 most common food allergies

    8 most common food allergies

    Thu, Nov 10, 2011 9:19 AM by Katherine Butler

    The worst thing many people suffer after eating is a case of wicked indigestion. But for some, eating the wrong thing can cause hives, swelling, vomiting and even death. Here are the eight foods that commonly induce 90 percent of all food reactions.

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  • Isentress

    Stevens-Johnson syndrome: HIV drug can cause life-threatening skin reaction, says FDA

    Tue, Nov 08, 2011 12:03 PM by John Platt

    New product warnings for Isentress mention this rare, skin-killing disorder.

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  • 7 allergens in your home you may not know about

    Mon, Oct 24, 2011 10:03 AM

    This infographic reveals how airborne irritants can be present year round — even in your house, where they can survive on carpets or couches and really aggravate your allergies.

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    FDA to ban certain asthma inhalers

    Tue, Sep 27, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Starting next year, asthma inhalers sold over the counter in the United States will be banned.

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  • Cow and glass of milk

    Kids who drink raw milk less prone to asthma, allergies

    Tue, Sep 13, 2011 5:16 PM by Frederik Joelving, Reuters

    Researchers believe certain milk proteins could be helpful to children's developing immune systems.

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  • Nasal spray

    Can carbon dioxide help with nasal allergies?

    Wed, Sep 07, 2011 2:26 PM by Amy Norton, Reuters

    CO2 could provide a 'natural' alternative to nose sprays with steroids.

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  • smiling black children

    Black race, African ancestry tied to food allergies

    Mon, Sep 05, 2011 11:18 AM by Genevra Pittman, Reuters

    Black kids were twice as likely as white kids to have an immune response to foods such as peanuts, milk, and eggs, according to a new study.

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  • Is there such a thing as a hypoallergenic dog?

    Fri, Aug 12, 2011 10:06 AM by Chanie Kirschner

    No dog or cat is 100 percent allergen-free, but certain breeds are less likely to make you sneeze. A HEPA filter goes a long way in combating allergies, too.

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  • Hives can be itchy.

    Hives treatments: Some natural options

    Thu, Jul 28, 2011 3:12 PM by Melanie Lasoff Levs

    Check out some of the causes of hives, how to avoid them and what to do if you need treatment for hives.

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  • 10 of the best pets for allergy sufferers

    10 of the best pets for allergy sufferers

    Thu, Jul 21, 2011 10:55 AM by Katherine Butler

    Here are 10 pets for people who suffer from allergies.

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  • TRUTH OR FICTION?: "Hypoallergenic" dogs do not have lower household allergen levels than other dogs, a new study shows. (Photo: Mark Philbrick/BYU)

    Are hypoallergenic dogs a myth?

    Tue, Jul 12, 2011 1:24 PM by LiveScience

    Contrary to popular belief, so-called hypoallergenic dogs do not have lower household allergen levels than other dogs, according to a new study.

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  • Baby feeding on a bottle

    Special infant formula may not prevent allergies

    Mon, Jul 04, 2011 2:45 AM by Eric Schultz, Reuter

    Study demonstrates that just over half of the babies still developed allergies.

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  • bag of peanuts at baseball game

    Peanut-free sections in baseball stadiums welcome allergic fans

    Mon, Jun 27, 2011 1:12 PM by Lauren Keiper, Reuters

    About half of all major league baseball teams will host at least one peanut-controlled game this year.

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  • Food allergies

    Food allergies on the rise for kids

    Tue, Jun 21, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    New study finds that more children have food allergies — many of them severe — than health experts had previously thought.

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  • Child eating a strawberry

    Food allergies affect 1 in 12 kids

    Mon, Jun 20, 2011 1:46 AM by Genevra Pittman, Reuters

    Study: Minority children more likely have allergies, but less likely to be diagnosed.

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