ALLERGIES

It’s fall -- which means the air is crisp, the leaves with fall, and autumn allergies may be acting up. Are your eyes itchy? Your nose runny? Ragweed and mold spores may be the culprits.

Tree pollen levels have lowered some in Metro Detroit, but there are other types of pollen moving through our air this week.

Allergy mistakes you may be making.

Whether you want things gluten-free, vegan, or loaded up with meat, they can make it for you

Foods containing sesame will be subject to food allergen regulatory requirements starting next year.

A new study from the University of Michigan says allergy seasons might be on the verge of getting worse.

You might have noticed your allergies getting worse lately. Even those who used to be allergy free are starting to suffer symptoms. So why is this happening?

Hey, Insiders! Grant Hermes here.

Spring allergies are well underway for those affected this time of the year. And if it seems like allergy season is starting a little earlier each year, that’s because it is.

It’s not officially spring yet, but spring allergies are definitely wreaking havoc on many already.

There’s been a lot of talk about adult food allergies in our newsroom this past week following our special report. I wanted to share a personal story in the hopes that it might help one of you.

You might recognize multimedia journalist Kila Peeples from Live in the D, where she loves to try new things and that includes new foods.

Food allergies are common in children. But if you’re an adult, you know by now what you’re allergic to. Or maybe you’re allergy free.

Viruses are still going strong, but that’s not the only thing making people sick in Metro Detroit this week.

“If we don’t slow down the cycle, pollen production will only get worse.”

Global warming is throwing a double whammy at the Detroit region.

More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. I have frequently heard people who tested positive for COVID say they initially wrote off the early symptoms as allergies. The best advice is to tackle your allergies early before the symptoms start. So don’t be surprised if a child’s school or your workplace asks for a note to verify that you have allergies, not COVID. AdAllergy symptoms also can mask early COVID symptoms.

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Have you ever heard someone say that your heart stops for a moment every time you sneeze?

New research suggests the time of year a baby is born could increase the risk of them having food allergies. More than 5 million children have food allergies, and that number is on the rise. Experts believe being born in the fall could especially increase the risk of babies having food allergies. Babies born at different times of the year experience a variety of different factors that can raise or lower the risk of various conditions. A new clinical trial will further study why babies born in the fall tend to have weakened skin barriers.

Last Friday night, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a change, relaxing certain food labeling laws. Its intended to help manufacturers keep products on store shelves, but it could also put those with food allergies at risk. Manufacturers cannot substitute ingredients from the eight most common food allergies, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat and soy. Manufacturers could substitute canola oil and sunflower oil without changing the label. Different varieties of mushrooms or peppers could be substituted and unbleached flour could be used instead of bleach.

With sinus and allergy season in full swing, the coronavirus pandemic is causing more hesitation for allergy sufferers who would normally go to a doctor or hospital for treatment. “Sinus and allergy season is here,” Beven said. Some foods to consumeAntioxidants help shield cells from oxidative stress. Bioflavonoids enhance the action of Vitamin C and supports blood circulation, which can aid in fighting allergies, viruses or arthritis. These help keep the gut healthy, which is important since 80% of immunity resides in the gut.

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