Pollen-proof your home this allergy season with these 8 simple steps

Pollen-proof your home this allergy season with these 8 simple steps

Sneeze season is upon us, much to the dismay of allergy sufferers. An estimated 81 million people in the US were diagnosed with hay fever — a reaction to pollen from weeds, grasses and trees — in 2021, and symptoms, such as itchy eyes and sneezing, are often treated with over-the-counter allergy medication and spending … Read more

Don’t hold in a sneeze — why doctors say it could actually kill you

Don’t hold in a sneeze — why doctors say it could actually kill you

If you’ve been guilty of holding in a sneeze, this warning is for achoo. A man in his 30s who had a history of allergies tore his windpipe after trying to hold in his sneeze, according to a case reported in the British Medical Journal recently. This is the first recorded sneeze injury of its … Read more

I mastered the art of sneezing with my eyes open — my eyeballs don’t pop out

I mastered the art of sneezing with my eyes open — my eyeballs don’t pop out

She showcased eyeballs of steel. A Brazilian TikTok influencer both revulsed and impressed viewers after mastering the art of sneezing with her eyes open — and not causing her peepers to pop out. A video of her display of ocular fortitude has amassed over 49 million eyeballs online. “Now I know why when I’m driving … Read more