A little-known, life-threatening food allergy that is triggered by a tick bite could be affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on Thursday. The condition is called Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) — also known as the “red-meat allergy” or … Read more
Mondelez International’s subsidiary has voluntarily recalled two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits in the US over possible undeclared peanut in the products. Mondelez Global LLC said on Monday that these products sold at retail stores nationwide may contain undeclared peanut resulting from cross-contact on its single manufacturing line. However, no other belVita products or markets outside the … Read more
It’s the law of reaction. A Massachusetts gal claims she’s allergic to her boyfriend because she breaks out in rashes whenever they’re together — however, trolls claim it’s a sign of infidelity. A video describing her alleged literal red flag is currently going viral on social media. “There’s something on him that makes me have … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I struggled for years with vomiting and nausea, as well as other digestive issues I dismissed as having a “sensitive stomach.” When my fiance, “Marc,” and I started dating, he urged me to find out the cause of my issues. Six months ago, I was diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that … Read more
Seasonal allergies are no fun, but did you know that some experts say that what you eat may have an impact? Also known as “hay fever,” symptoms run the gamut from a runny nose to congestion. Jenna Volpe, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) of WholeisticLiving.com in Austin, Texas, noted that while more research is needed, she’s found … Read more
Parents of children with peanut allergies will go nutty for this solution. A new skin patch has shown promising results in helping toddlers to manage serious peanut allergies. Nut allergy is among the most common found in children in the US and one of the food allergens most often linked to anaphylaxis, a severe, whole-body … Read more
Walmart’s Great Value traditional basil pesto may not be worth every penne for those allergic to shellfish. TikTok user Paden Ferguson, 31, from Tulsa, Oklahoma — whose account is devoted to reviewing food labels — stunned viewers with a clip pointing out that the chain’s pesto comes with an advisory that it “may contain traces … Read more
Dr. Zachary Rubin, an allergist immunologist in his mid-30s practicing in suburban Chicago, isn’t all that surprised by his newfound status as a minor celebrity on TikTok, where he has 720,000 followers and counting. And no, it’s probably not just his trademark bowties and coiffed curls reeling in the viewers, but rather what he knows … Read more
When it comes to allergies, men are the “root” of the problem! An excess of obnoxious, pollen-spewing male trees are wreaking havoc on New Yorkers’ sinuses — worsening what experts predict will be a hellish spring allergy season this year. In a trend dubbed “botanical sexism,” urban planners planted more male trees in the Big Apple … Read more
You’ve got to be pollen our legs. Allergy season is in full swing — and it could send some New Yorkers to the emergency room, according to a new bulletin from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene geared toward medical professionals. The notice warned that this upcoming pollen season will worsen … Read more
It’s all fun and games until someone breaks a nail — or has an allergic reaction. A fresh mani could lead to a lifelong issue. Dermatologists say they’re seeing an increase in allergic reactions to acrylic and gel nails, with some doctors seeing the phenomenon “most weeks,” according to a BBC report. Methacrylate chemicals, key … Read more
Nearly a third (31%) of people would take a pay cut for a year to be allergy-free, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults with allergies discovered other favorite things people would be willing to part with for a year to be rid of their allergy symptoms, including cake (39%), chocolate (39%), video … Read more
A professional rower tragically perished earlier this month after swallowing a bee while biking along the coast in Brazil. Waldonilton de Andrade Reis, 43, had reportedly been leading a cycling tour of Ponta Negra beach, in Manaus, Amazonas on March 2, reported Brazilian news outlet G1. Things took an unexpected turn, however, after a bee … Read more
This deserves a-paws. Having a family dog or cat could be the key to preventing your child from developing a food allergy, new research has found. According to a Japanese study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, children exposed to these pets from an early age lowered their risk of certain food allergies by … Read more
Allergy season has made its unwelcome entrance earlier than usual this year. Now, experts warn this may be the new normal as pollen activity has ramped up in recent years — thanks to climate change. A study published in Nature Communications found that pollen allergy season could start up to 40 days earlier and last 19 days … Read more
Sesame has just been named the ninth major allergen in the U.S. by the FDA — but some companies have created a “workaround” that allows them to avoid removing sesame from their products. The tiny seeds can cause a big reaction in some people who are highly allergic, according to experts. Whether it’s sesame seeds on a bagel or … Read more
This woman’s sex life took a nutty turn. A 28-year-old woman thought she was allergic to her partner’s sperm when she suffered “vaginal pains and burning” after unprotected sex with her partner. But doctors later discovered it was her allergy to nuts to blame, according to her case published in the medical journal Annals of … Read more
Three in five (62%) people believe most common ailments will be cured or contained within 100 years, new research suggests. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that many are optimistic about the future of medicine and can envision a future in which migraines (52%), allergies (47%) and the common cold (43%) aren’t as … Read more