Rising tree pollen counts signal start of allergy season
If you live in parts of the West and South, you may already be reaching for your allergy meds.
Mar 7, 2026
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Why one nostril feels blocked: The nasal cycle swaps airflow about every two hours
One of the most bothersome things about being sick or having seasonal allergies is that it makes your nose stuffy and blocked. This makes breathing in through your nostrils frustrating—if not altogether impossible.
Mar 6, 2026
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What drives food allergies? New study pinpoints early-life factors that raise risk
A new study from McMaster University involving 2.8 million children around the world has revealed the most important early-life factors that influence whether a child becomes allergic to food.
Feb 9, 2026
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Why is my migraine worse in summer?
For people with migraine, summer can be a double-edged sword. You may be able to relax more, sleep in, enjoy the sunshine, and spend time with family and friends.
Jan 29, 2026
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Pollen exposure linked to worse quality of life for chronic sinus infection sufferers
The results of a pilot study suggest that long-term exposure to higher pollen levels leads to worse symptoms and quality of life for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. For the 103 patients studied, levels of ragweed pollen ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Specialty care remains out of reach for many children with uncontrolled asthma
Historically, marginalized children would benefit from better connection to specialists
Jan 21, 2026
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Being cold doesn't make you sick, so why are illnesses more common in winter?
Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold air, sleeping in a chilly room, getting caught in cold rain or snow, or simply feeling chilled ...
Jan 19, 2026
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NHS patient records used to create first map of diseases linked to eczema
Analyzing patient health care notes recorded during millions of medical appointments at GPs and hospitals across England has allowed researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to map the entire ...
Jan 19, 2026
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Report reveals prevalence of allergic conditions in US adults, children in 2024
In 2024, 31.7% of adults and 29.5% of children had a diagnosed seasonal allergy, diagnosed eczema, or a diagnosed food allergy in the United States, according to two data briefs published online Jan. 8 by the National Center ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Assisted reproductive technology associated with higher risk of childhood atopic diseases
Collaborating institutions in Taiwan report higher risks of atopic disease among children conceived via assisted reproductive technology compared to those conceived naturally.
