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Seafood diet for babies? Sounds kind of fishy

Because of possible food allergies, it's usually recommended to not feed babies common food allergens such as peanuts, eggs, wheat, dairy, and seafood ... Read More »

Cake a new fix for kids' allergies

For kids with allergies to eggs, the best medicine might just be cake. Yes, cake. Here's the deal: Heat modifies certain egg allergens and allows some ... Read More »

Are dogs a cure for hayfever?

We have all heard that pets can help teach kids patience, responsibility, and empathy, but according to a recent study, having a dog in the home ... Read More »

To clean with steam

I was in the checkout line at Target the other day and spotted a steam mop on the conveyor belt behind my stuff. I asked the woman behind me about it. ... Read More »

Allergan-reducing products not effective against asthma

Special mattress pads, allergen-reducing fabric sprays, air filters, and so forth ... if you have asthma you may have invested lots of money in ... Read More »

Be careful where you set your stuff

The worst place to keep your shoes? The bedroom closet. Worst place to set your purse? The kitchen counter top. Worst place to keep your toothbrush? ... Read More »

What are the top allergens?

I'm lucky to be one of the few people without allergies, except for the occasional bout of hayfever. Allergies are a nuisance for so many people, and ... Read More »

Avoid asthma attacks by being aware of the triggers

Asthma is a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people out there. And though the symptoms are largely the same, the disease varies from ... Read More »

Allergen-free peanuts on the horizon?

Fingers are crossed in North Carolina, where researcher Mohamed Ahmedna is tentatively thinking he may have discovered a way to nullify peanut ... Read More »