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Joel Stein and Meredith Broussard have written some articles about nuts and food allergy; are their articles fact or really just opinion?

In these cash strapped times, women are deserting their hair dressing salons and dying their hair at home. But could saving a few pounds actually cost you your life?

When having an allergic reaction, a patient's life can be saved by carrying an EpiPen injector.

Adrenaline is the culprit in many a stress-related illness. But where does it come from and how does it function? Read this article for some answers.

The most common food allergies in children are egg, milk, peanut, soy, fish, shellfish, and tree nuts. Some people are allergic to food items in the same plant family.

Wasp stings cause pain and discomfort. Here's what a wasp sting looks like, how a wasp sting works, and why it's so uncomfortable

Options exist in treating allergies in everything from emergency plans to medication to practitioners and treatment. This article covers some of them in a basic sense.

Insect stings from wasps, bees or hornets can be very painful and cause distress to many people, but can sometimes lead to life-threatening allergic reactions.

A recent study at University of Wurzburg in Germany found that doctors and patients make assumptions about food allergies that affect life quality and may be dangerous.

Muscle Testing is a powerful way of testing for food allergies & intolerances, energy imbalances and other problems. Learn how it works.

With so many bath and beauty products on the market, why is it so hard to find a simple lotion or cream that doesn't further irritate the skin?

In individuals with rare, severe allergies, a second exposure can trigger a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction which requires immediate emergency treatment.

Forensic Science is teeming with urban legends or "believe it or not" stories that do the rounds on the internet and spread like wildfire on the electronic grapevine.

"Beyond a Peanut" cards teach the vigilance to keep highly allergic children safe from anaphylactic reactions while at school, daycare, friends' homes or birthday parties

EpiPen carriers have become all the rage as the number of doctor prescriptions to the life saving epinephrine delivery device reached 1.9 million in 2007.

Think that the food you are consuming is safe from genetically modified ingredients (GMOs)? If you are eating processed foods, think again.

A common emulisfier in cosmetics, vaccines and even ice cream, has been proven to damage fertility.

Studies have shown that even as time passes and medical technology advances, cases of allergies continue to rise. What is the cause of this?

A latex allergy is the adverse immunity response to the proteins in the latex.

A milk allergy and lactose intolerance are very different. While they are often confused, they have relatively little in common.

One of the leading causes of hives and allergies is food. The main "culprits" are wheat, dairy, eggs, peanuts, walnuts, soy, strawberries, fish and shellfish.

Advair is an asthma treatment for people who suffer from allergies. The drug is effective for people who have intermittent inflammation.

Delaying the introduction of high allergy foods into an infant's diet can help to prevent or delay food allergies.

Many people claim to have had near death experiences.This is the story of a man who survived a World War Two prison camp as a child only to 'flatline' in later years.

School communities play an important role in preventing anaphylactic incidents. Failure to respond appropriately to an anaphylactic reaction could result in death.

Never stab your chopsticks into rice and always, always praise your host's food, no matter how little they make of it. Here's a taste of the eating etiquette of Asia.

A dog's booster shot ritual may actually do him more harm than good. Most never question the vet's little postcard: "Time for vaccinations!" But perhaps they should.

Some available vaccines can increase your cat's longevity and improve the quality of her life. Others are not necessary.

Sugar and saturated fat can do serious harm to your health over time, but there are poisonous foods that can kill in a much shorter period.

Business travelers with food allergies can eat safely by planning ahead, calling the airline and notifying meeting organizers of food allergies before arriving.

Food allergies are common among various foods, but an allergic reaction to cashews is normally severe. Since it can be fatal knowing the symptoms can save a life.

In early 2004, Kris Christine found a growth on her beloved Labrador Retriever, Meadow. The cancerous tumor was located directly over the most recent rabies vaccination.

Helpful tips for parents to support their child who has an allergy. This article provides advice from educating yourself to simple ways to avoid peanuts in your diet

Your pet may require every now and then some Steroids to treat some annoying conditions, but are you aware of the potential dangers?

Red Imported Fire Ants are an imported pest that have thrived in the US, causing agricultural damage and human health hazards.

While most dogs do fine after being vaccinated, there are some that may develop adverse symptoms. The term depicting these occurrences is 'Vaccine Reactions'.

Food allergies are common, but how can someone be sure a reaction to veal is an allergic reaction? Knowing the signs can potentially save a life.

Cook up a batch of all-natural, preservative-free peanut butter dog treats for your own dog, or as a gift for another friend or family member's dog.

Self-help tips for healing Allergies and Intolerances. How to get back to normal, naturally and without using drugs or chemicals.

A dog's skin allergies can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Learn how to remedy a dog's skin allergy and find out what symptoms indicate an acute emergency.

With the reopening of schools and the resurgence of 2009 H1N1 ("swine flu"), health experts worry about an unusual pattern of severity.

Ways and means to avoid being bothered or stung by wasps and how to overcome fear of wasps

Fire ants can be found in the southern United States. These aggressive red ants will bite humans, leaving an itchy, painful pustule.

Most people do not have severe reactions to wasp venom but the wasp sting is still uncomfortable. Here are wasp sting remedies to ease the discomfort.

Solar urticaria is a rare skin disease presenting with red, itchy hives within a few minutes of exposure to sunlight.

Sulfites are added to many processed foods and beverages as preservatives. While safe for most people, they can cause allergic reactions in some, especially asthmatics.

Long gone are the days of teen storylines and family pool parties as, this summer, CBS's The Young and the Restless promises the most dark and depressing storylines yet.

Decorative wood, food, medicine, poison and dye - the black walnut tree's bark, wood, leaves and nuts provide many benefits but also cause many ills.

Since the 1950s, it's emerged that herring worm, cod worm, and similar parasitic worms of marine mammals and fish cause a range of disease symptoms in humans.

Though many people don't react to bedbug bites, a rash may be the first obvious sign of a bedbug infestation. Fortunately, bedbugs don't spread diseases.