Allergy
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Allergy-treating nasal spray needs more research before approval: U.S. FDAThe ARS product is one of several needle-free devices being developed to treat dangerous reactions to food, insect stings and medications.HealthSep 20
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Climate change causing more allergies among Canadians, experts warnMuch 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.HealthMay 26
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Many tattoo inks mislabelled, raising allergy concerns: international studyAccording to the researchers, 93 per cent of 56 tattoo ink samples investigated violated label requirements and 61 per cent contained pigments of concern.HealthJul 12, 2021
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Sniffles and itchy eyes in winter? It could be allergies.In winter, the allergens are inside your house, experts say.HealthMar 1, 2020
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First treatment for peanut allergy approved by FDAThe treatment is a specially prepared peanut powder swallowed daily in tiny amounts that are gradually increased over months.WorldJan 31, 2020
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Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre bans poinsettia plants due to life-threatening allergyThe hospital says one of its team members has a life-threatening allergy to the plants and that all poinsettias in the building have been removed.HealthNov 22, 2019
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Sesame could be the 9th most prevalent food allergy: studyThe ingredient is already a "priority allergen" in Canada, but not in the U.S.LifestyleAug 7, 2019
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‘Don’t suffer in silence’: How to treat your seasonal allergiesWhat works for you will depend on what you're allergic to and the severity of your reactions.LifestyleApr 25, 2019
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Hamilton restaurants sought to participate in food allergy pilot projectThe Stock Epinephrine Auto-injector Pilot Project encourages restaurants to make stock epinephrine available in restaurants.CanadaFeb 22, 2019
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Babies at risk of developing allergies should be fed allergenic foods at 4 to 6 months old: pediatriciansCanadian pediatricians now recommend introducing foods like peanuts to babies at 6 months old, if they're at high risk of developing allergies.HealthJan 24, 2019
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