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• Educating businesses on allergy service dogs Play Video

  March 17, 2012 7:56 PM

  A Monument woman and her little girl say they were forced to leave a fast food restaurant because they needed to bring in a service dog. The little girl suffers from a peanut allergy, and their dog alerts them if any are nearby. We went with them back... more »

• Guidelines change for allergy service dogs

  March 15, 2012 7:45 PM

  New guidelines are in place for service dogs, and it gives the animals more access to businesses. Those with Angel Service Dogs say the new guidelines now include the phrase "alerting individuals to the presence of allergens." The founder of Angel Service Dogs says they train their dogs to detect... more »

• Flu vaccines safe for those with egg allergies

  October 15, 2010 9:02 AM

  Flu vaccines are grown in chicken eggs--problematic for people allergic to eggs. But this flu season, people with egg allergies shouldn't be worried about getting the seasonal influenza vaccine, which includes protection against H1N1, experts say. A new study found that the vaccines are safe for people with egg... more »

• African American boys have 4x the risk for food allergies

  October 7, 2010 4:08 PM

  A new study reveals African American boys may be at particular risk for food allergies. The National Institutes of Health survey included data on antibody levels that would flag allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and shrimp. The odds of male black children having food allergies was more than... more »

• African American boys at risk for food allergies

  October 7, 2010 4:04 PM

  A new study reveals African American boys may be at particular risk for food allergies. The National Institutes of Health survey included data on antibody levels that would flag allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and shrimp. The odds of male black children having food allergies was more than... more »

• Massages may help relieve those allergy symptoms

  May 8, 2010 11:55 AM

  As the warm weather arrives so does the pollen . That means plenty of folks are sniffling with drying, runny eyes. While there's plenty of medication to prevent the symptoms , nothing is foolproof. That's why some folks use massage therapy to relieve their sniffling. Research shows stress... more »

• FDA investigates recall of children's medicine

  May 1, 2010 11:57 AM

  The Food and Drug Administration says it is investigating after a health-care company recalled more than 40 over-the-counter infant's and children's liquid medication s. McNeil Consumer Healthcare issued the voluntary recall late Friday in the United States and 11 other countries after consulting with the FDA. The recall involves children's... more »

• FDA investigating recall of children's medicine

  May 1, 2010 11:49 AM

  The Food and Drug Administration says it is investigating after a health-care company recalled more than 40 over-the-counter infant's and children's liquid medications. McNeil Consumer Healthcare issued the voluntary recall late Friday in the United States and 11 other countries after consulting with the FDA. The recall involves children's versions... more »

• Wind tortures allergy sufferers

  April 28, 2010 12:52 PM

  Gusty winds across Southern Colorado coupled with allergans already in the are leaving many people with itchy, red eyes and runny noses. According to the Williams Storms Allergy Clinic tree pollen is at the very high stage, while grass pollen is rated as high. The wind makes it worse... more »

• Pollen is at its worst in years in many areas

  April 12, 2010 11:29 AM

  Pollen: It's on your car, in the air and especially in your sinuses. From Florida to Texas to Colorado, 2010 is shaping up to be a monster of an allergy season. The words "pollen" and "allergy" are among the top 10 trending topics on Twitter in several U.S. cities.... more »

• Pollen at its worst in years in many areas

  April 12, 2010 11:15 AM

  Pollen: It's on your car, in the air and especially in your sinuses. From Florida to Texas to Colorado, 2010 is shaping up to be a monster of an allergy season. The words "pollen" and " allergy " are among the top 10 trending topics on Twitter in several... more »

• A method that may help cure kids allergies

  March 1, 2010 9:00 AM

  Kids may be able to overcome their milk and egg allergies, by consuming the very things that make them sick! The technique is called oral immunotherapy, and it involves giving patients small but increasingly higher doses of the food they're allergic to until the immune system learns to tolerate it.... more »

• Method that may help cure kids allergies

  March 1, 2010 8:49 AM

  Kids may be able to overcome their milk and egg allergies , by consuming the very things that make them sick! The technique is called oral immunotherapy, and it involves giving patients small but increasingly higher doses of the food they're allergic to until the immune system learns to tolerate... more »

• Study: Smokers hurting children with asthma

  January 29, 2010 11:27 AM

  Children with asthma can't breathe well when they're exposed to secondhand smoke, disrupting their sleep. Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital examined 200 asthmatic children who lived with smokers. Secondhand smoke was associated with difficulty falling asleep, trouble breathing during sleep and increased daytime sleepiness. According to the medical... more »

• Some people can be allergic to the cold weather

  January 17, 2010 11:25 AM

  There are people that are allergic to foods, allergic to cats, allergic to mold, and even allergic to cold weather. That's right, you can actually be allergic to winter's frigid air. For some, frosty air isn't just a minor irritation. Doctors say there is a condition called cold urticaria,... more »

• Tainted Tylenol recall expanded

  January 15, 2010 9:53 AM

  Johnson & Johnson is again expanding a recall of Tylenol caplets due to a moldy smell that made some users sick. The company says the problem also affects some lots of its fever and pain drug Motrin. The company's McNeil Consumer Healthcare Products business said the voluntarily recall applies to... more »

• One agency is taking measures to help nut allergy travelers

  January 9, 2010 8:58 AM

  Anyone with an allergy to nuts knows just how serious it can be to come into contact with them. Sometimes, just being in the vicinity can trigger a reaction. Such as being on an airplane, where you are sitting near someone who's eating nuts. Now, the Canadian Transportation Agency... more »

• One agency is taking measures to help nut allergy travelers

  January 9, 2010 8:40 AM

  Anyone with an allergy to nuts knows just how serious it can be to come into contact with them. Sometimes, just being in the vicinity can trigger a reaction. Such as being on an airplane, where you are sitting near someone who's eating nuts. Now, the Canadian Transportation Agency... more »

• Dog is trained to detect mold in houses

  January 2, 2010 8:58 AM

  The key to job security these days is to provide a service or have a talent that's in demand. And then work hard and work smart. There's much work for Rob Donahue to do right now, and a lot of competition to do it. But, Rob Donahue uses a... more »

• Allergy tests pin down the source of problems

  December 30, 2009 4:51 PM

  If you're sick of being sick--of sneezing, coughing and rubbing itchy eyes--it may be time to get tested for allergies. Here are the most common tests: Skin test A small amount of a suspected allergen is placed on or below the skin to see if a reaction develops.... more »

• Botox possibly used to relieve allergies

  October 17, 2009 8:43 AM

  Botox may do more than smooth wrinkles, it may also help relieve runny and congested noses due to allergies. This relief doesn't have to come with a shot, researchers in Germany soaked small sponges with botox and stuck them up the noses of patients with allergic rhinitis for half an... more »

• Botox possibly used to relieve allergies

  October 17, 2009 8:29 AM

  Botox may do more than smooth wrinkles, it may also help relieve runny and congested noses due to allergies . This relief doesn't have to come with a shot, researchers in Germany soaked small sponges with botox and stuck them up the noses of patients with allergic rhinitis for... more »

• Link between chlorinated swimming pools and asthma

  September 22, 2009 11:56 AM

  A new study says chlorine in pools may increase the risk of getting asthma and allergies in some kids. The research, headed up by a toxicology professor in Brussels, took a look at more than 800 teen swimmers. They found that kids who spent more than 1000 hours in a... more »

• "Rush" treatment gaining new favor with allergy sufferers

  September 9, 2009 9:27 AM

  With fall approaching allergy sufferers are gearing up for another season of sneezing. But if you want to get a jump on treating your allergies there's a way to do it in a shorter period of time. Kirk Byrom spent years suffering with severe allergies to grass and trees.... more »

• "Rush" treatment gaining new favor with allergy sufferers

  September 9, 2009 8:53 AM

  With fall approaching allergy sufferers are gearing up for another season of sneezing. But if you want to get a jump on treating your allergies there's a way to do it in a shorter period of time. Kirk Byrom spent years suffering with severe allergies to grass and trees.... more »

• Swine flu tough on asthma patients

  September 2, 2009 2:49 PM

  Since it first emerged in April, the global swine flu epidemic has sickened more than 1 million Americans and killed 500. It's also spread around the world, infecting tens of thousands and killing 2,000. This summer, the virus has been surprisingly tenacious in the U.S., refusing to fade away... more »