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How to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms that arise in summer, plus preventative tips to keep in mind

July 31, 2024

How to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms that arise in summer, plus preventative tips to keep in mind

Summer allergies can quickly get in the way of warm weather fun. Luckily, there's plenty you can do to help relieve symptoms and prevent them from coming back.

Ozempic may help diabetes patients quit smoking, study finds

July 30, 2024

Ozempic may help diabetes patients quit smoking, study finds

A study found that smokers with type 2 diabetes taking Ozempic had fewer tobacco-related medical visits and received less help to quit smoking than those on other diabetes drugs.

California woman has 100 different allergies, is restricted to eating just 13 foods

July 29, 2024

California woman has 100 different allergies, is restricted to eating just 13 foods

A woman in Los Angeles can only eat 13 types of food after being diagnosed with a syndrome that makes her allergic to 100 items, giving her symptoms of anaphylaxis.

Olympic gymnast details terrifying moment after going in anaphylactic shock days before competition

July 26, 2024

Olympic gymnast details terrifying moment after going in anaphylactic shock days before competition

Olympic gymnast Levi Jung Ruivivar suffered a "severe allergic reaction" while going for a walk in the Olympic Village on Monday evening, the former U.S. athlete revealed on social media.

Timeline of bird flu outbreak in United States

July 23, 2024

Timeline of bird flu outbreak in United States

The current outbreak of avian influenza among dairy cows in the U.S. began in February 2022. Since then, eleven human cases of bird flu have been confirmed.

Reddit dog-allergy victim is shamed for leaving family reunion early: 'Couldn't take it anymore'

July 19, 2024

Reddit dog-allergy victim is shamed for leaving family reunion early: 'Couldn't take it anymore'

A woman on Reddit asked for advice after she got grief from family members for leaving a family reunion early due to her allergic reaction to a dog.

Health experts raise concern over the disposal of infected poultry birds as avian flu spreads

July 18, 2024

Health experts raise concern over the disposal of infected poultry birds as avian flu spreads

Health experts highlighted the importance of wearing protective gear when culling poultry birds infected with avian influenza, or the bird flu virus.

4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm

July 16, 2024

4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm

Bird flu was detected in four Colorado poultry workers. All illnesses were relatively mild, with common respiratory infection symptoms like coughing and sore throat.

Half of cancer deaths could have been prevented through lifestyle changes, says American Cancer Society report

July 13, 2024

Half of cancer deaths could have been prevented through lifestyle changes, says American Cancer Society report

As many as 40% of cancer cases — and up to half of cancer-related deaths — could have been prevented, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Doctors shared thoughts.

In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

July 12, 2024

In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.