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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.

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

Food allergies are an emerging major health problem that appears to be increasing according to information from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.

Self-advocacy is most important.The allergic person should keep an allergy rescue kit with him and tell people around him about his food allergies and the kit.

Not all daycares are created equal when it comes to managing food allergies. When interviewing potential daycare providers for your food-allergic child, remember to ask t

Here are a few creative gifts with with a personal touch for that person on your your holiday gift list with food allergies.

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

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.

Bring along the appropriate sized first aid kit, whether it is for personal use, medium sized, or a large expedition kit.

What is a peanut allergy?

An estimated 1 in 7 people will experience sensitivity to gluten in their lifetime according to the Center for Celiac Disease in Maryland, while 1 in 133 Americans actual

Insect stings can be a minor annoyance or a major problem. Proper first aid can ease pain and prevent infection or complications.

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

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

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

Enjoy the summer sun, but know the risks and signs of overexposure.

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

Wasps and bees have stingers to fight off rivals, defend nests, and deter predators. The insects vary in willingness to sting and the venom varies in the pain produced.

Learn First Aid. Build a survival kit. Neither is difficult or expensive to do! The knowledge gained and a complete survival kit can save many lives.

Some people seem to be bitten more than others. Theories vary from age or sex of person to eye color, skin shade, body chemistry, or activity. Most bites are seasonal.