Tick Bites on Martha’s Vineyard Has Businesses Going Vegan

Islanders’ diets are being upended by an onslaught of alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-induced allergy to meat and dairy.

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So You Touched Poison Ivy. Now What?

Most adults are allergic to this plant and its relatives. Here’s how to prevent or minimize the rash.

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Is Benadryl Harmful?

Every allergy medication has its pros and cons. Here’s what to know.

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Do I Really Need an Air Purifier?

We asked the experts how to decide.

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Ex-Disney Worker Who Hacked Menus Gets 3 Years in Prison

The fired employee admitted that he changed prices, added profanity, and altered menu items so they appeared to be free of certain allergens.

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Ahead of the Masters, Golfers and Fans Load Up on Allergy Medication

The grass and trees at Augusta National Golf Club help make the course a treasure — but also an allergy nightmare.

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F.D.A. Upgrades Recall of Some Cal Yee Chocolates to Highest Risk Level

The agency warned that the products, made by Cal Yee Farm, could have potentially serious or even deadly consequences because the packages were mislabeled. No illnesses have been reported.

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Can You Be Allergic to Your Christmas Tree?

Itchy eyes, wheezing, sniffles, sneezing: Here’s how to keep “Christmas tree syndrome” symptoms at bay.

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