News tagged with cold winters


Winter weather plays a role in spring allergies, expert says

(HealthDay)—The start of allergy season is overlapping with the cold and flu season in some parts of the United States, leading some people to wonder which ailment they have, an expert says.

Immunology created Mar 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study indicates link between high vitamin D levels in expectant mothers and increased infant allergy risks

Pregnant women should avoid taking vitamin D supplements. Substitution appears to raise the risk of children developing a food allergy after birth. This was the conclusion drawn from a new survey carried ...

Immunology created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

The Medical Minute: Avoiding two winter weather-related problems

Though it may not have felt like winter until recently, it is that time of year when environmental exposures to the cold weather will be causing many problems for people. Here are some tips for preventing and safely treating ...

Health created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Birch juice season takes Latvia by storm

As spring melts away a long winter deep in Latvia's vast forests, the stillness is almost imperceptibly broken by a rhythmic drip, drip, drip.

Health created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0