allergies

Does Your Child Have Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?

Sat, 12 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Expert describes how parents can tell the difference

Health Tip: Having an Allergy to Medication

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 EST

Suggestions to help avoid a reaction

Migraines More Likely for People With Celiac Disease, Study Says

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Early research also links headaches to gluten problems, Crohn's disease and colitis

Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers: Study

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Using meds as prescribed can improve health, quality of life, researcher says

Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST

Policies run counter to law, place children at risk, experts say.

DNA Testing Finds Allergens, Toxins in Traditional Chinese Medicines

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EST

U.S. experts say supplements made in America are different, but neither country tests for ingredients

Over-the-Counter Bug Bite Remedies Don't Work: Report

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST

Mild reactions might not call for tablets or creams

Do You Really Have Allergies?

Leslie Quander Wooldridge — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:30:00 EST

Maybe, but you could actually have one of these annoying ailments.

Most People Can't Tell a Tree Nut From a Peanut

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST

Knowing which nuts to avoid can be a matter of life-or-death for those with nut allergies, study says

Secondhand Smoke Affects Young Girls More Than Boys: Study

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EST

By age 7, lung function was six times worse for exposed girls than boys, research shows

Warm Weather Triggers Early Allergy Season

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST

Sneezing isn't the only concern, with ticks and mosquitoes already active

Tighter Recommendations Issued for Blood Cell Transfusions

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST

Study found patients do just as well with lower thresholds for red blood cells

Allergies Ahead of Schedule in Eastern United States

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST

Record temperatures produce early pollen season

A Survival Guide to Spring Allergy Season

Angela Haupt — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:15:00 EST

Expect this allergy season to be one of the worst. Here are some unconventional coping strategies.

Worst Cities for Spring Allergy Sufferers

Angela Haupt — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:10:00 EST

Expect this allergy season to be one of the worst. Here are some unconventional coping strategies.

In Pictures: Worst Cities for Spring Allergy Sufferers

Angela Haupt — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:18:37 EST

Tooting Your Horn Can Raise Risk for Skin Condition

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EST

Metal, wood components of instruments can spur contact dermatitis, expert notes

Kids' Penicillin Allergy May Not Signal Other Drug Reactions

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EST

Study finds no greater risk of allergies to other meds in kids who test positive to common antibiotic

Hospitalizations Up for Severe Skin Swelling

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST

Called angiodema, the condition often affects the deep layers of skin in the eyes and mouth

Amish Farm Kids Have Lower Asthma, Allergy Risk: Study

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST

Findings on Swiss children support notion that early exposure to allergens may be beneficial

Many Asthmatics Do Well on Food-Allergy Tests, Study Finds

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST

Less likely to have a bad reaction during an oral food-allergy test

Exclusive Breast-Feeding Best for Baby: Experts

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Pediatricians reaffirm nursing's benefits for mother and child

Skin Tests Catch Metal Sensitivity Before Joint Replacement

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST

In affected patients, testing allows surgeons to avoid that metal when choosing implants

Mild Winter Heralds Early Sneezin' Season

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Tree pollen, accompanying allergies starting sooner in many areas this year

More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Parents, educators, caregivers, friends can respond to severe food allergies