Allergies

June 30, 2022

If you don't want to rely on over-the-counter medication for seasonal allergies, natural alternatives like bromelain and stinging nettle may help.

May 16, 2022

A 2021 study looking at the diet of more than 1.4 million people over 30 years found that those who ate more red meat had a higher incidence of heart disease. What does this research mean for you, your diet, and your heart health?

October 04, 2021

A runny, stuffy nose, headache, sore throat, and cough can be some of the symptoms you may experience with a cold. These symptoms may also be present with sinus infections.

September 01, 2021

When there’s pollen in the air, a stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes are not far behind. These five tips can help you keep your allergic suffering to a minimum.

June 17, 2021

According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC), allergic conjunctivitis is found in up to 30% of the general US population every year.

March 30, 2021

If you're struggling to flip the switch at night, consider your medicine cabinet. Some medications shouldn't be taken at night because they can make it hard to fall or difficult to stay asleep.

October 29, 2020

Research is constantly exploring the many factors that contribute to mental health and mood disorders and diet happens to be one of them.

October 28, 2020

Almost 15% of Americans report a penicillin allergy, yet 90% of these people can actually tolerate this antibiotic.

October 06, 2020

Smoke from the California fires drifted over much of the U.S., affecting the air quality as far away as Washington, D.C. Air pollution is associated with numerous health issues, including heart attacks, worsened asthma symptoms, and an increase in COVID-19 deaths.

July 15, 2020

Allegra and Claritin are both second-generation antihistamines with fewer side effects than older medications, but what are the differences?

April 29, 2020

Some allergy medicines affect your blood pressure or interact with your blood pressure medication, but safe options for treating your allergy symptoms do exist if you have high blood pressure.

April 24, 2020

Managing your allergy symptoms is possible using OTC allergy medicine.

April 21, 2020

When allergies run amuck or cold and flu season begins, many patients run to the pharmacy and reach for some easy over-the-counter relief. There are many options when it comes to the nasal decongestant medications but there is one treatment many swear by, Sudafed.

June 05, 2018

Seasonal allergies affect anywhere between 10-30% of people worldwide. Allergies to one or more common allergens are reaching upwards of 40-50% in school children. Allergies occur due to an immune response to something the body considers “foreign,” in other words, strange or unfamiliar.