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Food allergies are on the rise. In children, in fact, food allergies increased by at least 50 percent between 1997 and 2011 according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control. It has also become common for children to have multiple allergies which really makes...

Eggs are among the eight most prevalent food allergens. Egg allergy is most common in kids and is often outgrown (though some cases continue into adulthood). The proteins found in eggs are the source of the allergic reaction. They are mostly found in the egg white but...

It’s a good time to talk about apples. Johnny Appleseed was a pioneer in introducing apple trees to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Ontario, Indiana, West Virginia, and Illinois. Because of his leadership in conservation, his legacy has been solidified with this month’s National...

Got a cold? Or is it allergies. Sometimes it can be tough to differentiate. Here are a couple distinguishing factors for discerning between the two: 1. Symptoms. Symptoms of cold and allergy include: Cough Congestion Sore throat A runny or stuffed-up nose Allergies...

It’s here—the dreaded ragweed season! It typically stretches from early September to the end of October (though some contend that global warming is lengthening its pollinating season). Of all allergens, ragweed is among the most pernicious, causing 23 million...

Allergy is a sensitivity of your immune system to specific substances (like nuts, milk, weeds, grass pollens, cats, dogs, etc.) In effect, your immune system overreacts and triggers a reaction in your body when it misinterprets innocent particles as being harmful. So...

Nut allergies are among the most common food allergies. You may be allergic to tree nuts (cashews, pistachios, pecans, almonds) or to peanuts. Note, however, that peanuts are not actual nuts. They are legumes that grow in the ground. Nevertheless, their chemical...

Ever feel like scratching your eyes out? You may be under the influence of allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis manifests when the eyes come into contact with allergens and become inflamed, red, and maddeningly itchy. Common triggers include pollens, mold,...

Having a gluten intolerance (also known as celiac disease) or a wheat allergy need not mean the end of the world. In fact, there’s never been an easier time to eat well thanks to a high availability of wheat-free and gluten-free foods. Gluten is a combination of...

Do you have a food-allergic child that’s getting ready to start school? Even before school begins, it is important that you contact your child’s school and inform them of the scope and nature of your child’s allergies. The more the school knows, the better prepared...

August is Immunization Awareness Month and a good reminder not to underestimate the importance of immunizations. In the case of small pox, the World Health Assembly declared it eradicated, but it is the only infectious disease to reach this status. Other...

Allergy doctors will tell you that fatigue is one of the more common symptoms associated with allergies. There are a few reasons for this. First, when allergies attack, functions of your respiratory system are impaired, making it harder to get a decent night’s sleep....