Allergies

• Common cause for 4 major childhood allergies revealed in B.C. study

  Researchers found an imbalance in gut bacteria was linked to the development of eczema, asthma, food allergies and hay fever, and say the data may help prevent them in the future.

  Health

  Aug 29
  
• Climate change causing more allergies among Canadians, experts warn

  Much of the rise in allergies and asthma 'can be directly linked to climate change,' said the president of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.

  Health

  May 26
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, May 2

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, May 2.

  May 2
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• Changes in cosmetic labels could bring relief for Canadians with allergies

  Health Canada is currently doing an online consultation as part of a requirement that would have the cosmetic industry include 24 fragrance allergens on labels.

  Canada

  Mar 24
• Allergy season will be short but ‘bad’ in Canada this year, experts predict

  About one-quarter of Canadians suffer from seasonal allergies, with the hardest-hit provinces being B.C., Ontario and Quebec. The season had a slow start but may soon explode.

  Health

  Mar 22
• Wait times, lack of allergists pose challenges in managing food allergies in Canada: experts

  More than three million Canadians are living with food allergies, but finding help is no easy task.

  Health

  Feb 10
• How climate change affects seasonal allergies in Manitoba and beyond

  Climate change means allergy season starts earlier and lasts longer each year. Add that to longer more severe wildfire seasons, and experts say the health impacts are worsening.

  Canada

  Feb 3
• Allergy-prone Manitobans rattled by ragweed with fall on horizon

  Feeling the sniffles as we head into the fall? It's not unusual for many Manitobans to show allergy symptoms at this time of year, a University of Manitoba allergist says.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2022
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• Saskatchewan Health Authority asks families to save specialized formula for babies who need it

  The formulas are amino acid-based and hydrolyzed infant formulas. The SHA said there is no national shortage of regular infant formula.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2022
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• Last year’s drought results in more pollen this spring

  Last summer's drought caused more issues for this year than expected, one being pollen and it being worse than it’s been in years.

  Health

  Jun 11, 2022