allergies
‘Botanical sexism’ could be why your allergies keep getting worse
Meet the 84-year-old Hamilton, Ont., man on a crusade to make schoolyards and parks a little less sexist— and a lot more allergy-friendly
The healing powers of—salt?
Believers claim salt therapy fixes asthma, allergies and more
REVIEW: Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from an Allergic Life
Book by Sandra Beasley
One in 12 US kids might have a food allergy, survey shows
More than one-third of them have severe allergies
Mitchel Raphael on moustaches—and MPs worth a Halloween visit
Scott Brison’s lonely night, The Chia Pet MP, But were they really clapping for Rob Ford?
The brewing fight for pet-free flights
Allergic to Fluffy? You can re-book—at your expense.
Fruit juice can block some pills, new study shows
Drinking a glass of orange juice in the morning seems like a healthy idea—but if you’re taking prescription drugs, it could be just the opposite, according to a new study. University of Western Ontario professor David G. Bailey has shown that grapefruit and some other juices—including orange and apple—can decrease the absorption of certain drugs, in some cases destroying their effectiveness altogether.
Stress can worsen allergies, new study shows
Stress doesn’t just make your palms sweat and your heart beat faster—according to new research, it can cause your allergies to act up, too.
Ten worst (U.S.) allergy cities revealed!
Planning a trip to the U.S.? The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America has released its list of the 100 worst American cities for spring allergies. According to the AAFA, rankings are based on the “scientific analysis” of three factors: pollen scores, number of allergy medications used per patient, and number of allergy specialists per patient. Here’s the ten worst: