February 24, 2016 How to protect your child from common food allergies Food allergies are a nuisance for some people and a life-threatening condition for others.
February 16, 2016 A controversial treatment for peanut allergies Peanut M&M dispensers stand in the waiting room of the New England Food Allergy Treatment Center.
February 9, 2016 Utah woman warns against cosmetic procedure after losing all of her eyelashes A Utah woman who lost her natural eyelashes after getting extensions may serve as a cautionary tale for women considering the cosmetic procedure, which has been popularized by celebrities like reality TV star Kylie Jenner.
February 8, 2016 Scientists find source of rare 'vibration allergy' There's no such thing as good vibrations for those suffering from "the vibration allergy."
January 8, 2016 Medicine cabinet and personal health products go digital at CES You know the rule: It’s rude to peek inside someone’s medicine cabinet.
December 30, 2015 Allergies may boost chances of anxiety or depression symptoms Kids who have allergies at an early age are more likely than others to also have problems with anxiety and depression, according to a new study.
December 24, 2015 The 7 best ways to fight off winter allergies Pollen season is a distant memory, you’ve long since shut car windows in favor of cranking the heat, and you haven’t seen an allergy commercial in what, four months?
December 22, 2015 Dove recalls holiday chocolate for undeclared allergens Mars Chocolate North America announced a voluntary recall of Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes on Friday, citing undeclared peanuts, wheat and egg ingredient that may be dangerous for those who have allergies.
December 17, 2015 Nasal spray flu vaccine safe for kids with egg allergies The intranasal flu vaccine, which contains live but weakened flu virus and a small amount of egg protein, does not cause adverse reactions in young people, even those with egg allergies or mild to moderate asthma, according to a new study in the U.K. The live attenuated intranasal vaccine works well to prevent flu and eliminates the need for an injection, so in 2012 it was made the standard recommended vaccine for kids aged two to 16 years.
December 8, 2015 Childhood allergies could signal heart disease risk Children who have asthma, hay fever or eczema may also have more risk factors for heart disease at a young age, as compared to kids who don't have these allergy-related conditions, a new study suggests.