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12/21/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Food allergies have tripled in 10 years: Is the Western diet the cause?

Cases of food allergies have tripled in the past 10 years, and the Western diet could be the cause, according to new research published in The Daily Mail. Researchers from the non-profit organization FAIR Health carried out an analysis of private health insurance claims records from 2007 to 2016. Their study showed that individuals who are 18 years […]

12/20/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Allergies make you wanna DYE? Allergist discusses the link between drug dyes and allergies

There is an ongoing debate among physicians regarding the adverse effects of food additives such as dyes, preservatives, stabilizers and emulsifiers – most notably their capacity to trigger an actual allergic reaction. Studies have noted cases of allergic reactions to food additives, which included anaphylaxis, a dangerous reaction of the body to an allergen which makes […]

07/03/2017 / By Russel Davis

Professional hockey player may have to retire because he’s allergic to his equipment

Blackhawks star Marian Hossa may have just played his final NHL game and might sit out the upcoming 2017-2018 season, as the athlete is allegedly suffering from a severe allergic reaction stemming from his hockey equipment. Team doctor Michael Terry described Hossa’s ailment as a progressive skin disorder, and noted the declining efficacy of the […]

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