June 9, 2024 Ask a doctor: ‘How can I prevent scarring from bug bites and poison ivy?’ To help reduce the likelihood of scarring due to scratching from bug bites or poison ivy, three medical doctors offered their best advice on conquering itching and keeping the skin healthy.
June 6, 2024 Medicine cabinet must-haves: 9 essentials every household should have on hand In the event of aches and pains, allergic reactions or even a minor medical emergency, do you have the essential supplies on hand? Pharmacists identified the nine most important medical staples.
May 28, 2024 Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has shown to be effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study.
April 7, 2024 10 surprising facts about peanut allergies, according to a pediatric immunologist Dr. Rani Maskatia, a pediatric and adult allergist and immunologist in California, shared with 91±¬ÁÏ Digital 10 surprising facts about peanut allergies.
March 22, 2024 How to beat spring allergies with an early pollen season this year The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says more than 80 million Americans deal with seasonal allergies. Allergy season arrived early this year in the U.S.
February 21, 2024 FDA approves allergy drug to lessen severity of reactions to peanuts, dairy, other foods The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the injectable Xolair (omalizumab) the green light for use in decreasing the risk of life-threatening reactions to certain foods. Doctors weighed in.
January 25, 2024 Brittany Mahomes details one of the 'scariest experiences' of her life after son's allergic reaction Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany, detailed how her son's severe allergic reaction to peanuts has led her to raise awareness so parents do not have to go through what she did.
January 18, 2024 Gluten-free lifestyle: Debunking myths and deciding if the diet is right for you The years-long rise of a gluten-free lifestyle happened for many reasons. Understand gluten-related disorders, food sources, symptoms, and the pros and cons of a gluten-free diet.
December 16, 2023 Red wine headaches could be caused by this intriguing culprit, study finds For those who suffer from the dreaded “red wine headache," a new study from the University of California, Davis offers some insights into why it occurs.
December 14, 2023 Is 'Christmas tree syndrome' real? Yes, doctors say — here's how to handle it Did you know you can have allergy symptoms because of your Christmas tree? "Christmas tree syndrome" is real, but there are a few methods you can follow to avoid these tree troubles.