Got allergies? Trendy drink could help you stop sneezing, says new study

Got allergies? Trendy drink could help you stop sneezing, says new study

Have sneezing fits finally met their matcha? With a particularly spicy allergy season brewing, people are looking for effective ways to control their symptoms. They might soon be swapping their visits to the pharmacist for stops at the neighborhood cafe. Matcha, the thousand-year-old grass-hued Japanese tea beloved by wellness influencers, could hold the secret to … Read more

I’m a doctor — what to do if someone sneezes or coughs on you so you don’t get sick

I’m a doctor — what to do if someone sneezes or coughs on you so you don’t get sick

How rude. With cold and flu season underway, one would hope others would be considerate enough to cough and sneeze into the crook of their elbow, slowing down the spread of contagious droplets into the air nearby. Unfortunately, we can’t control other people’s gross behavior — so if the worst does happen and you’ve gotten … Read more

Can local honey cure spring allergies? Doctor shares which ‘natural’ remedy is actually effective

Can local honey cure spring allergies? Doctor shares which ‘natural’ remedy is actually effective

There’s nothing sweet about seasonal allergies.  Spend a few minutes online, and you’ll find a swarm of claims that eating local honey can ease, or even cure, your allergy symptoms. But is it really nature’s cure for nature’s problem — or an allergy fallacy? Pollen from trees, grass and weeds are among the most common seasonal … Read more

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