What to Know About the Tick That Can Make You Allergic to Meat
Photo: Jay Ondreicka (Shutterstock) Ticks and tick-borne diseases are on the rise, and have been for years. While we usually think of Lyme disease when we think of ticks, there…
Anti-Allergy Face Wipes Are Bullshit, Sort Of
Achoo!Photo: Juergen Faelchle (Shutterstock) When I learned about the existence of Zyrtec face wipes, I was surprised and intrigued. I’ve used Zyrtec pills in the past to manage my spring…
How to Know If Your Symptoms Are Bad Enough to See an Allergist
Photo: Budimir Jevtic (Shutterstock) So you’re sneezing and rubbing your eyes this allergy season. Who isn’t? Allergies are common enough that many of us can manage our symptoms with over-the-counter…
How to Stop Your Dog From Bringing Outdoor Allergens Into Your Home
Photo: uhercikova (Shutterstock) Even indoor dogs have to go out sometimes, whether it’s to use nature’s toilet, take a walk, or run around a bit. And as you know from…
Why Allergy Season Is Getting Longer
Photo: sruilk (Shutterstock) If it seems like allergy season is getting worse every year, you’re probably not imagining it. Scientists who study the timing and movement of pollen have found…
Avoid These Plants the Same Way You Would Poison Ivy
Photo: Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH (Shutterstock) One of the best parts about spring is finally getting back outside to enjoy nature. Or, at least that’s the case until you run into…
The Worst U.S. Cities to Live in for People With Seasonal Allergies
Photo: Brian A Jackson (Shutterstock) After making it through another long winter, warmer spring weather gave us a reason to get excited. But now that allergy season is in full…
The Best (and Worst) Houseplants for People With Allergies
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) If you’re one of the estimated 60 million Americans living with allergic rhinitis—also known as “hay fever”—you probably want to do whatever you can to avoid the…
How to Prevent Eczema Flare-Ups This Winter
Photo: 9nong (Shutterstock) If you get the dry, itchy patches of skin known as eczema, you’ve probably noticed that they’re more likely to flare up as the weather gets cool.…
6 Weird (but Harmless) Side Effects That Working Out Can Have on Your Body
Photo: Stockbusters (Shutterstock) Runner’s trots, also called runner’s guts or runner’s stomach, is infamous within the running community. If you’ve been a distance runner for a while, there has probably…