Lone Star Tick Linked to Sudden Outbreak of Meat Allergies
The lone star tick, an arachnid which gets its name from the single white dot on its creepy little back, has been linked to an recent outbreak of meat allergies that have recently plagued the East...
View ArticlePeanut Allergies Not the Epidemic Americans Might Think
The shift from the customary airplane packets of peanuts to off-brand Chex mix was made in part to protect those with peanut allergies. Throughout the 90s, advocacy groups and stories about peanut...
View ArticleADHD Linked to Allergies, Asthma in Children
As the number of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rises, doctors are now searching for an answer to why diagnoses are becoming more common. Last year, a study linked...
View ArticleFood Allergies on the Rise: EpiPen Legislation
Food Allergy has become a growing concern for Americans, particularly parents of school-age children. There have been several documented deaths amongst students exposed to allergens at school. There is...
View ArticleTeal Pumpkin Project Safeguards Children With Allergies On Halloween
For children with allergies, Halloween treats can be a matter of life or death. An initiative started by parents called the Teal Pumpkin Project is helping children with allergies take part in the fun...
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