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Allergies can be a downer for many individuals attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. After all, allergic rhinitis is nicknamed “hay fever” for a

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Beyond the airway and into the brain, yeast impairs memory in mice

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019airway disease, Allergies, Alzheimer's Disease, C. albicans, Dementia, FIGG, fungal infection, fungus, sepsis, yeast

An increasing number of clinical observations indicates that fungi are becoming a more common cause of upper airway allergic diseases such as asthma, as well

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Tips help relieve seasonal allergies and sinus infections

January 29, 2019January 28, 2019Allergies, Healthcare, Nicole Blanton, Sinus infections

Cold symptoms and allergies can be a real nuisance this time of year. While seasonal allergies are inevitable for many, experts at Baylor College of

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Could your seasonal allergy flare ups be allergic rhinitis?

February 26, 2018allergic rhinitis, Allergies, Healthcare, Jordan Garner, Nicole Blanton, otolaryngology

Allergy flare ups can be a true nuisance and cause you to miss out on your favorite activities. But what if the runny nose and

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Friend and foe: Histamine mediates allergies and can fight colorectal cancer

December 19, 2017March 7, 2018Allergies, Colorectal Cancer, histamine, histidine decarboxylase, inflammation, L. reuteri, probiotics, tumor growth, tumorigenesis

Previous studies have shown that histamine is not only involved in allergic disease, it also may have a potential antitumor effect. At Baylor College of

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Tips help keep indoor allergies at bay

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017Allergies, Dr. David Corry, Immunology Allergy and Rheumatology

Although you may be concerned about allergic reactions due to outdoor pollen, indoor allergens can be as great a risk, especially during summer months. Dr.

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Sensitive skin? Don’t shy away from sunscreen

July 14, 2015June 28, 2019Allergies, Dermatology, Dr. Rajani Katta, Healthcare, Houston, sensitive skin, sunblock, Sunscreen

Does sensitive skin keep you from slathering on sunscreen? Dr. Rajani Katta, professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, said fragrances or ingredients are likely to

Allergies

Seasonal allergies or COVID-19?

It’s rodeo time: Corral your allergies

Beyond the airway and into the brain, yeast impairs memory in mice

Tips help relieve seasonal allergies and sinus infections

Could your seasonal allergy flare ups be allergic rhinitis?

Friend and foe: Histamine mediates allergies and can fight colorectal cancer

Tips help keep indoor allergies at bay

Sensitive skin? Don’t shy away from sunscreen

It’s spring time! But why am I hoarse?

What’s the scoop on food allergies, weight gain, and disabilities?