Foods, drugs and the environment are all reasons that some people experience allergic reactions. Explore the immune system and find out what leads to a misdirected immune response.
If you've got allergies, you know the drill -- sneezing, wheezing, itching. Know why you get these symptoms? You may be surprised at the answer. Learn about the immune-system mix-up we call an "allergy." See more »
Of the many things parents are encouraged to freak out about, the fear that a peanut will cross your toddler's lips is way up there. Just how much fear is necessary, and how much is due to the 24-hour news cycle?
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Staving off seasonal sniffles with hot tea might be more effective than you realize, especially if you drizzle some honey in your cup. At least one study has shown that honey combats allergies.
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If you've got allergies, you know the drill -- sneezing, wheezing, itching. Know why you get these symptoms? You may be surprised at the answer. Learn about the immune-system mix-up we call an "allergy."
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If Superman had celiac disease, his weakness wouldn't just be kryptonite anymore -- he'd have to worry about wheat, barley and rye. How does gluten manage to wreak such havoc?
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So you've been diagnosed with celiac disease. Now it's time to cut the gluten from your diet -- no wheat, barley and rye, for starters. What's the best way to navigate a gluten-free existence?
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Allergies are the result of the immune system's mistaken response to a harmless substance like pollen, dust, or pet hair. The response can range from watery eyes to non-stop sneezing.
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Why do some people suffer an allergic reaction to dog hair while others do not? The answer can be found in your genes. But there are other reasons why some people suffer allergic reactions.
See more »Allergies are so commonplace that we often do not stop to think of how they occur. Those watery eyes and runny noses happen because your body rejects otherwise harmless substances.
See more »Every room in your house is a potential host for the sources of allergies -- pet hair, dust and mold. But keeping an allergen-free house is not an impossibility. Learn more about allergy-proofing your home.
See more »In order to maintain an allergen-free home, it is important to monitor your home climate systems. This means making sure your air conditioner, dehumidifier and heaters are not generating allergens.
See more »Pets and allergies go together like penguins in a desert. So what do you do if you have a pet and the allergies start to flare up? The debate is a tough one.
See more »Most of us joke that we're sick of work. But some people literally become sick at their workplace, suffering from a condition called "sick building syndrome." Learn more about this condition.
See more »What's the poison in poison ivy that's so bad for your skin? Learn about this frustrating plant poison.
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