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    <copyright>2012 USNews.com</copyright>
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:47:38 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say</title>
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        <p>Parents, educators, caregivers, friends can respond to severe food allergies</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Celiac Disease in Women Linked to Depression Risk</title>
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        <p>But sticking to gluten-free diets  helped improve their well-being in study</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Some 'Gluten-Free' Beers Really Aren't: Study</title>
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        <p>Other 'low-gluten' beers contain high amounts of the celiac disease irritant</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Hay Fever Symptoms Worse in Spring Than Summer: Study</title>
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        <p>Later exposure may spur less reaction or sufferers might just get used to symptoms, researchers say</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Allergy Sufferers Should Prepare for Holiday Triggers</title>
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        <p>Asthma patients, those who react to food or environmental allergens should plan ahead: experts</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Tip: Protect Kids Who Have Food Allergies</title>
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        <p>Suggestions to keep them safer</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Tip: Watch for Lactose in Foods</title>
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        <p>If you're lactose intolerant</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Air Fresheners, Scented Candles May Spur Allergic Reactions</title>
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        <p>One person's 'fresh' holiday scent is another's chemical irritant, research suggests</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>'Food Challenges' Provide Best Allergy Diagnoses: Study</title>
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        <p>But too few U.S. doctors use them, researcher says</p>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Improved Allergy Shots Might Be on Horizon</title>
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        <p>Methods being investigated could offer quicker, longer-lasting results, experts say</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Gluten in Cosmetics Threaten Those With Celiac Disease</title>
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        <p>Some facial products, body lotions carry the protein, researchers warn</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Tip: When a Cold Won't Go Away</title>
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        <p>It might be an allergy</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Simple MRIs Safe for Children, Study Says</title>
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        <p>But health risks rise when sedation, contrast dyes are used, researchers say</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Tip: Coping With Nasal Congestion</title>
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        <p>What adults can do</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Tip: Coping With a Pet Allergy</title>
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        <p>What to do if you're allergic to a faithful friend</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Black Children May Be More Prone to Peanut Allergy, Study Finds</title>
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        <p>Researchers say youngsters with African ancestry have more allergic antibodies against the food</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Switch to Powder-Free Latex Gloves Cuts Health Workers' Allergy Risk</title>
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        <p>Powder from the gloves wafting through air may bring on sensitivities, study authors say</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Tip: Mold May Make You Sick</title>
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        <p>Common symptoms of exposure</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Tip: Some Facts About Angiodema</title>
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        <p>It's hive-like swelling below the skin</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Toddler's Dust Mite Sensitivity May Predict Later Asthma</title>
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        <p>Three-quarters who tested positive at 2 years had respiratory problem at age 12, study finds</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Children With Food Allergies Often Face Skepticism</title>
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        <p>Study found that even family and friends can be less than supportive</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Tip: Using a Nasal Spray for Allergies</title>
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        <p>Suggestions for using it correctly</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Buzz: Autism Runs Deep in Families</title>
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        <p>4 promising autism treatments; 7 signs that your child may have exercise-induced asthma. </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:34:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Factors Before Birth Can Determine Child's Risk of Allergies: Study</title>
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        <p>Exposure to pets during pregnancy, method of delivery and race all play a part</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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        <p>Kids exposed to mold as babies were three times more likely to develop the lung condition</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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