Summer would be more enjoyable without the constant buzz of flies and the high-pitched whine of mosquitoes. Those sound…
Allergies
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Turns out hanging clean laundry outside on hot days can actually make allergy symptoms worse. Nigel Birman, a British cleaning expert, warns against doing it. High temperatures make plants release…
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Rising temperatures have made hot nights more common, and that means lots of people are turning back to an old standby: the fan. Fans are easy to use and usually…
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Many people know that microscopic fungi that invade the walls of homes can trigger asthma and other allergies. Professor Nicholas Mani of the University of Miami says indoor mold may…
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People suffering from hay fever may have noticed that their seasonal allergies are getting worse. While climate change may not feel like an immediate crisis at all times, it is…
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Allergies are the immune system’s response to typically harmless substances called allergens. A negative reaction happens when the body perceives a threat and begins to “defend” itself. Allergies are often…
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Hay fever, or pollen allergy, is an allergic reaction to plant pollen. This condition is accompanied by nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, a runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and itching in…
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Many people know that microscopic fungi that invade house walls can trigger asthma and other allergies. Nicholas Mani, a biology professor at the University of Miami, says indoor mold can…
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Your dog can also suffer from seasonal allergies. And if your dog suddenly starts scratching, it might not just be fleas. Veterinarians spoke to the British publication Daily Mail about…