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College Student in Ohio Suffers Fatal Allergic Reaction to Milk Product

College Student in Ohio Suffers Fatal Allergic Reaction to Milk Product

The 20-year-old was found dead holding his EpiPen after developing anaphylaxis.

What Is 'Feather Duvet Lung'? Man Has Allergic Reaction To His New Bedding

What Is 'Feather Duvet Lung'? Man Has Allergic Reaction To His New Bedding

He was diagnosed with "feather duvet lung."

A New Allergy Vaccine Could Finally Let Anyone Become a Cat Person

A New Allergy Vaccine Could Finally Let Anyone Become a Cat Person

Great news for cat people; even better news for cats!

Can You Be Allergic to Water? Here’s What You Need to Know

Can You Be Allergic to Water? Here’s What You Need to Know

All it takes is one drop of water touching her skin to cause a reaction.

This Teen's Lips Quadrupled in Size After She Ate This Popular Fast Food

This Teen's Lips Quadrupled in Size After She Ate This Popular Fast Food

She thinks she may have developed a surprising allergy.

What to Know About Food Allergy Symptoms, From Hives to Anaphylaxis

What to Know About Food Allergy Symptoms, From Hives to Anaphylaxis

Plus, what to do if you experience any sign of a food allergy.

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An 11-Year-Old Girl Died From an Allergic Reaction to Toothpaste—Now Her Mother Is Speaking Out

An 11-Year-Old Girl Died From an Allergic Reaction to Toothpaste—Now Her Mother Is Speaking Out

Now her mother is speaking out.

Mom of 3-Year-Old Posts Viral Warning About The Often Missed Signs of Deadly Anaphylaxis

Mom of 3-Year-Old Posts Viral Warning About The Often Missed Signs of Deadly Anaphylaxis

When Julie Berghaus' three-year-old daughter Maren suffered a severe allergic reaction at her doctor's office, there wasn't the obvious "choking, gasping...[and] wheezing" symptoms that many parents expect to see.

What Exactly Is a Pollen Allergy—and How Do You Know if You Have One?

What Exactly Is a Pollen Allergy—and How Do You Know if You Have One?

When Is Allergy Season—and How Long Does It Last?

When Is Allergy Season—and How Long Does It Last?

Home Remedies for Allergies: What Works?

Home Remedies for Allergies: What Works?

9 Things You Need to Know About Allergy Shots

9 Things You Need to Know About Allergy Shots

Your New Allergy Survival Guide

It’s not your imagination: Symptoms really have been more severe this year than ever before. Here, the surprising reasons why—and the latest ways to nip them in the bud.

All What Are Allergies?

This Woman’s Head Doubled in Size Due to a Crazy Allergic Reaction to Hair Dye

This Woman’s Head Doubled in Size Due to a Crazy Allergic Reaction to Hair Dye

Why This Promising New Treatment for Peanut Allergies May Not Be for Everyone

Why This Promising New Treatment for Peanut Allergies May Not Be for Everyone

Man's Constant Runny Nose Turns Out to Be Leaking Brain Fluid: 'This Thing Just Drains Out'

Man's Constant Runny Nose Turns Out to Be Leaking Brain Fluid: 'This Thing Just Drains Out'

Tia Mowry Opens Up About Son Cree's Health Scare for First Time: 'We Were Really Stressed Out'

Tia Mowry Opens Up About Son Cree's Health Scare for First Time: 'We Were Really Stressed Out'

The Teal Pumpkin Project Could Be Saving Lives this Halloween

The Teal Pumpkin Project Could Be Saving Lives this Halloween

20 Allergy-Control Products to Sneeze-Proof Your Home

20 Allergy-Control Products to Sneeze-Proof Your Home

10 Surprising Facts About Peanut Allergies

10 Surprising Facts About Peanut Allergies

Gina Rodriguez Suffers Health Scare After Eating Blueberry Backstage at The Talk

Gina Rodriguez Suffers Health Scare After Eating Blueberry Backstage at The Talk

How to Tell If There's Mold in Your House

How to Tell If There's Mold in Your House

15-Year-Old Dies of Peanut Allergy After Unknowingly Eating Peanut Butter Chips Ahoy Cookie

15-Year-Old Dies of Peanut Allergy After Unknowingly Eating Peanut Butter Chips Ahoy Cookie

Tick-Borne Meat Allergies Are On the Rise. This Fitness Celeb Shares Her Firsthand Experience

Tick-Borne Meat Allergies Are On the Rise. This Fitness Celeb Shares Her Firsthand Experience

11 Weird Things That Make Seasonal Allergies Worse

11 Weird Things That Make Seasonal Allergies Worse

The 6 Best Pillowcases and Protectors for People With Allergies

The 6 Best Pillowcases and Protectors for People With Allergies

The Surprising Reason Your Mouth Itches After Eating an Apple

The Surprising Reason Your Mouth Itches After Eating an Apple

7 Signs You Have Allergies—and Not Just a Cold

7 Signs You Have Allergies—and Not Just a Cold

This Woman Died After an 'Acupuncture' Therapy Session That Uses Live Bee Stings Instead of Needles

This Woman Died After an 'Acupuncture' Therapy Session That Uses Live Bee Stings Instead of Needles

5 Reasons Your Allergies Are Worse at Night

5 Reasons Your Allergies Are Worse at Night

25 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home

25 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home

Minnesota Toddler Is Allergic to Water—Including Her Own Tears: 'We're Scared for Her Future'

Minnesota Toddler Is Allergic to Water—Including Her Own Tears: 'We're Scared for Her Future'

Why This Peter Rabbit Bullying Scene Is So Controversial to Parents and Allergists

Why This Peter Rabbit Bullying Scene Is So Controversial to Parents and Allergists

10 Things You Should Throw Away to Soothe Your Allergies

10 Things You Should Throw Away to Soothe Your Allergies

Your 12 Worst Allergy Mistakes

Your 12 Worst Allergy Mistakes

Google's Latest Feature Will Help You Stop Allergy Symptoms Before They Start

Google's Latest Feature Will Help You Stop Allergy Symptoms Before They Start

4 Unexpected Ways Summer Heat Is Throwing Your Body Out of Whack

4 Unexpected Ways Summer Heat Is Throwing Your Body Out of Whack

What You Need to Know About the Lone Star Tick, Which Is Giving People Red Meat Allergies

What You Need to Know About the Lone Star Tick, Which Is Giving People Red Meat Allergies