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Little Atlas' mum says she was asked if the two-year-old would be able to administer his own life-saving Epipen if he was having an allergic reaction while at nursery

The prevalence of food allergies is increasing worldwide, approaching an epidemic level in some regions. In the U.S. alone, approximately 10% of children and adults suffer from food allergies, with allergies to cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts being the most common. Some patients have mild symptoms that might…

85 per cent of American households have smartphones, according to the 2018 U.S. Census. According to reports, they receive 14 million daily views, making them possible reservoirs for environmental dangers like allergies. Read more on Dynamite News:

Eye discharge in dogs can be a common sight – but when do they need to see a vet?

We asked a doctor to explain why hay fever is so much worse this year.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren. My oldest grandchild is lactose intolerant. Recently, my youngest grandchild was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. What is the difference between food intolerance and allergy?

Halloween can be a particularly difficult time for kids with food allergies since many common candies contain one or more common allergens. The consequences can be dangerous and traumatic for kids who accidentally consume something they're allergic to. But a growing movement to give kids with food allergies some non-food…

Cats are great companions, but for some people their company comes at a cost. Up to 1 in 5 people have an allergic response to cats, and this figure is increasing.

Spring and summer allergies are over, but a weather service has warned Edinburgh of a lesser known allergen and hayfever trigger. The weather service has predicted high levels throughout the week.