Allergies

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9 common allergies explained
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 5:47 AM by Laura Moss
Here's a look at some of the most common types of allergies — from milk to pet dander — and how to cope with them.
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What are food allergy symptoms?
Wed, Jan 05, 2011 4:44 PM by Judd Handler
Symptoms range from rashes, hives and itching all the way to anaphylactic shock.
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Puerto Rico baffled by high asthma rate

Mon, Dec 27, 2010 12:01 AM by Danica Coto, AP

Puerto Rican children are nearly 300 percent more likely to have asthma than white non-Hispanic children in the continental United States.
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Mold allergy symptoms

Thu, Dec 23, 2010 2:50 PM

Symptoms often include itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, runny nose, wheezing and hives.
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Shea nuts appear safe in allergy study

Thu, Dec 23, 2010 12:21 PM by Adam Marcus, Reuters

Key molecule that triggers an allergic response barely exists in shea nuts, making them a safe ingredient for those with nut allergies.
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Natural remedies for allergies
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 3:56 PM by Jeanne Bonner
Allergy sufferers are turning more and more to natural remedies either as complementary or primary forms of treatment.
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What are wheat allergy symptoms?
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 2:14 PM by Judd Handler
Symptoms of wheat allergies include hives, difficulty breathing and nausea.
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Incense-burning linked to asthma
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds link between regular incense burning and a child's risk of developing asthma.
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Parasites may protect against allergies

Tue, Dec 07, 2010 3:18 PM by Reuters

Exposure to intestinal parasites may help prevent the immune system from a tendency to overreact to benign substances, which is the basis of allergies.
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Buttery chocolate cups for the nut allergic
Mon, Dec 06, 2010 3:09 PM by Siel Ju
MNN's lifestyle blogger raves about a fair trade, organic alternative to Reese's peanut butter cups. Sunflower seed butter fans will love these treats.
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New research shows possible breakthrough for wine allergies
Wed, Dec 01, 2010 12:17 PM by Katherine Butler
The sugar-coated proteins that develop during the fermentation process are the same that set off common allergic reactions.
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Study finds link between paint fume exposure and asthma, allergies
Thu, Oct 21, 2010 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds children exposed to fumes from water-based paints have high risk of asthma and allergies.
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Do 'hypoallergenic' products really cause fewer allergies?
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 5:24 PM by Mother Jones
Find out what it means when a product is labeled with this term.
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What do food allergy labels really mean?

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 5:11 PM by Genevra Pittman, Reuters

About 5 percent of foods with warning labels had traces of allergens, compared to 2 percent of foods without labels.
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Dog allergies: How to treat Fido's allergies
Thu, May 13, 2010 10:59 AM by Morieka Johnson
Here are 8 tips for helping dogs that suffer from allergies.
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