Philadelphia region in for longer ragweed allergy season
Most people develop a ragweed allergy after being repeatedly exposed to its pollen, Segal said. Over time, the…
Poop pills may be the future of treating peanut allergies
Don’t flush this nutty allergy treatment down the toilet. “Poop pills” aren’t a new treatment for various ailments,…
Scientists use gene editing to create hypoallergenic dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists…
Boomer Grandpa Deliberately Fed Wheat To A Child With Celiac Disease, And His Mom Is Considering Pressing Charges
Some people still treat food restrictions like a personal challenge. As one mom on an online forum shared,…
Shocking side effect of blood pressure medication sent woman to ER
Earlier this month, an Illinois woman named Lily woke up with a sore on her lip and thought…
The truth about how chiggers bite skin is horrifying
Summer is here, and just as we are shedding layers and welcoming the sunshine, insects are lining up…
What is alpha-gal syndrome? | AP News
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease.…
Philly doctor invents ‘EpiPen-like’ autoinjector for phone
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies
If you live in a big, brightly lit city and you feel like allergy season just never ends,…
Spring heat prompts allergy and asthma concerns in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Summer may still be weeks away, but recent heat has already driven people outdoors…