The prevalence of food allergies rose dramatically among US children over the past decade, though it is unclear whether the actual number of cases or just the reporting of food allergy accounted for the rise, a new study found Self-reported food allergies among children increase by 18% from 1997 to 2007 and visits to outpatient... »
A new study finds that rinsing sinuses with saline solution to relieve congestion or inflammation, may make you more prone to sinus infections, according to an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The study found that among 68 people who irrigated their sinuses at... »
An alternative remedy for asthma, which involves a breathing technique discovered by a Russian doctor half a century ago, can help people manage asthma and cut their medication costs, according to an article in the New York Times. The technique is called the Buteyko... »
Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling packages of its popular jelly beans due to packaging that failed list peanut butter and peanut flour as ingredients. The items being recalled are are 7.5-counce cylinder style packages of Jelly Belly 49 Flavors, which were shipped to... »
Two Texas companies have issued recalls this week on flour tortillas that contained undeclared whey, which can cause severe allergic reactions in some people. Pop’s Bakery Inc. issued a statement Tuesday, October 27, that flour tortillas it produced and distributed in Texas may contain milk... »
