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- Tick That Causes Red Meat Allergy Spreading Across USJul 21, 2025, 5:05 am EDTIf you’re a fan of red and mammalian meat, listen up, because this tickborne condition is spreading across the country. It’s called alpha-gal syndrome, and it is transmitted by the lonestar tick, which is using a warming climate to spread across the country into areas that were previously too cold. Here’s what you need to know.
- Fall Leaves Can Make Allergies WorseJul 18, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTAs pretty as the fall foliage might be, autumn’s colorful leaves may actually worsen your allergy flareups. Here’s how.
- Fall Allergy Myths: Separating Fact From FictionJul 18, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTSeasonal allergies heat up from late summer to late fall for millions of Americans. And if you don’t really know what’s causing your sneezing and sniffling this time of year, it’s time to separate fall allergy fact from fiction.
- Does Wind Make Allergies Better Or Worse?Jul 18, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTPollen and wind have an interesting relationship and there is actually a fancy word for it. Learn more about anemophily, also known as wind pollination, and how it impacts our allergies. Does wind make allergies better or worse?
- Are Foods Making Your Seasonal Allergies Worse?Jul 18, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTExperts have been studying the ways that certain foods might make seasonal allergies worse. Their studies have shown that sensitivities to airborne pollen may in fact be exacerbated by fruits, nuts, and other common foods. Here are a few to avoid.
- Why Seasonal Allergies Are Called ‘Hay Fever’Jul 11, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTA doctor back in the 1800s coined the term ‘hay fever’ for a syndrome with symptoms that included a runny nose and itchy eyes, especially outside. It happened each year during hay season. Doctors now know that allergic rhinitis typically isn’t caused by hay, and it doesn’t usually involve a fever, but the term stuck as a generic description of seasonal allergies to things like tree pollen.
- Not Just Ah-Choo: Spring Allergies Can Mess With Your SkinJul 11, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTSpring allergies don’t just leave you sneezing or with watery eyes, they can also really mess with your skin. Watch this video to learn about the symptoms you should look out for and what you can do to calm and even repair your skin during allergy season.
- How To Create a Low-Allergen LandscapeJul 11, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTFor gardeners working in the yard, spring pollen can wreak havoc on your allergies. But it is possible to create a low-allergen landscape if you follow a few easy tips. Female trees and tubular flowers are among the recommendations from horticulturists to reduce pollen counts and allergy attacks in your garden.
- Why Seasonal Allergies May Make You Sensitive To Some FoodsJul 4, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTCould your spring allergies make you allergic to some foods as well? Watch this video to learn about cross-reactivity and Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome, why it happens and how you can avoid it.
- Sneezing More? Temperatures Are Supercharging Your AllergiesJun 30, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTIf your seasonal allergies feel worse than ever, you can thank temperature changes for ramping up pollen, creating longer allergy seasons, higher airborne allergen levels and more intense itchy eyes, sneezing and runny noses. Scientists warn certain conditions are causing tree pollen, ragweed and mold to spread farther and thrive longer, making spring allergies a growing problem for millions.