Allergies

Are You Allergic to Your Pet?


What are we really allergic to in our furry friends? Should you get a cat or a dog? Get the answers to these questions and more.

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Food Allergies: What You Need to Know


Millions of Americans have food allergies, and many don't even know it! Could you be one? Get the inside scoop.

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Treatment Options for Seasonal Allergies


What are allergies? Why are they so bad this time of year? Watch these videos and learn about how to reduce the seasonal misery.

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I suffer from very bad hay fever in the spring, summer and fall. I take prescription antihistamines, but they don't even offer complete relief. Because I travel a lot for work, I'm always hoping that I'll have fewer symptoms, but it's pretty much a gamble. Any advice?

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I certainly sympathize. Hay fever is uncomfortable, making it hard to concentrate and function properly. It seems that when you're packing for a ... Read More...

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Dining Out With Food Allergies

Posted July 10, 2008 9:28 PM

If you or someone in your family has food allergies, you can dine out, but you do have to take precautions. Here are some guidelines to follow.

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Hair Dye Allergies Rise in the 'Cult of Youth'

Posted April 28, 2008 1:19 PM
Fighting the gray? It just may be increasing your allergy risk ... and thousands of other people's too. Doctors warn that as more people opt to color their hair, allergic reactions to hair dyes are on the rise. The reactions trigger rashes on the face and in severe cases can cause facial swelling. Read more...

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Allergies Don't Respect Age

Posted August 27, 2007 3:27 PM
Being relatively allergy-free throughout life doesn't mean recurrent sniffling and sneezing won't be a problem later on. In fact, medical experts say it's not unusual for an individual to develop pollen- or pet-related allergies after 50 years of age. Read more...

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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Allergy medication suggestions

Started by MaryJ on July 29, 2008 11:49 AM

I'm looking for recommendations for good over-the-counter allergy medications. I think I finally need to give in and take some (I'm miserable!). But I am so afraid of feeling tired or "too dried out." Does anyone have any good suggestions for me?

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