Childrens’ food allergies are on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventon, kids’ food allergies shot up by 50 percent from 1997 to 2011. Food allergies get particularly tricky as we enter the season for food-centered holidays. With...
Love Fido but can’t live with him? You’re not alone. About 10 percent of people have animal allergies. Cats and dogs are the most common offenders, but cats are the more allergenic of the two. About twice as many people have cat allergies as dog allergies. Many people...
Allergies can strike at any age. Some people have them as babies. Other people develop allergies in adulthood—some even in their senior years. If you suspect allergies, see a physician. An allergy exam usually consists of three main things: 1. Medical history. Your...
It’s National Healthy Skin Month! The skin is our largest organ—one that weighs around 8 pounds for most adults and covers about 22 square feet. Like other organs, it needs good care if we want it to hold up well. It is also subject to a number of disorders. Here are...
For kids with food allergies, Halloween can be rough. Food-centered activities can dampen the fun and also put kids in danger. It’s a challenge that won’t go away—in fact, it’s getting bigger. One in 13 kids now suffers from food allergies. That’s equivalent to two...
Nut allergies are among the most common food allergies. Unlike many other food allergies, though, they are not outgrown with childhood. Only about 9 percent of kids with tree nut allergies leave them behind with age. Nut allergies can range from mild to severe. A mild...
