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Along with pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds, molds are an important cause of seasonal allergic rhinitis. People allergic to molds may have symptoms from spring to late fall. The mold season often peaks from July to late summer (reversed below the Equator).

So your boyfriend comes to pick you up at your apartment for the first time, stands in the living room and starts to sneeze his head off. Turns out he is allergic to cats. What do you do?

A mattress encasement wraps all six sides of your mattress to block dust mites and bed bugs. Here's how it differs from a protector and what to look for when choosing one.

A study published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology reports strong evidence for the connection between breast cancer and parabens.  In a nutshell, researchers in England studied the tissue removed as part of mastectomies and in 99% of the cases, the tissue contained parabens. 

There's no federal definition of "hypoallergenic." Here's what the label really means on pets, food, vacuums, detergent, and bedding, and what to check instead.

Don’t let your kid’s food allergies keep them from the summer camp experience. Summer camp is a great way for kids to socialize, get exercise, learn new skills, make new friends and grow.  

How often have you gotten in your car to go to work, school or shopping and by the time you arrive you have sinus problems, drippy nose, or a headache? Is it possible you could be allergic to your car?

Say it ain’t so!  People slather sunscreen on to protect themselves from the damaging effects of the sun. But could it be that bad sunscreen causes skin tumors? Can they cause allergic reactions?