People who develop Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome, also known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), experience adverse reactions to certain fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots, and melons. In reality, a person suffering from this condition is allergic to tree pollens, and some common fruits and vegetables have proteins similar to these pollens, thereby triggering […]
MorePublic health advocates in the United States have long been concerned about the impact of global warming on human health. Janet Grace Ortigas of The Guardian Express recently wrote about how the country has been experiencing unusual weather patterns, longer heat waves, and warmer days with temperatures above 90 degrees—factors that lead to an increasing […]
MoreA recent study of children aged 0 to 17 shows that children born in America are more likely to develop allergic reactions versus kids in other countries, according to a Time.com article published in April. The researchers took their study a step further and compared the results with those from other countries. It was eventually […]
MoreAccording to Canadian daily newspaper The Province, there has been a 50 percent increase in the number of children and teenagers across the globe who have developed food allergies in the past 15 years. These days, 1 in 13 kids allegedly experiences allergic reactions to milk, eggs, wheat, and shellfish. Additionally, it has also been […]
MoreThe onset of spring signals the arrival of various seasonal allergies. Although there are existing treatments available for people suffering from hay fever or asthma attacks, HealthDay News reports that a new type of treatment already working the rounds in Europe and Asia may soon work its magic in America. The Food and Drug Administration […]
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