Allergies
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Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems?
By Emily Cooke last updated
Experts explain why it's healthy to let your children occasionally play in the dirt — and it may not be for the reasons you assume.
Best air purifiers for allergies 2024
By Molly Cleary, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and GermGuardian AC4825E to RabbitAir A3.
Do air purifiers help with allergies?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith, Anna Gora last updated
REFERENCE Air purifiers can improve air quality, but do these devices help relieve allergies?
Do air purifiers help with dust?
By Katie Treharne, Anna Gora last updated
REFERENCE Can air purifiers help with dust and dust mite allergies?
Could allergies be 'deleted' someday?
By Rebecca Sohn last updated
Two studies pinpoint long-lived immune cells that "remember" allergies and likely sustain them through time.
Can you really be allergic to the sun?
By Anna Gora published
A number of medical conditions can cause an allergic reaction to ultraviolet light from the sun.
What causes metal allergies?
By Anna Gora published
The symptoms of a metal allergy can vary in severity, but why do they happen?
The 5 most common seasonal allergies
By Anna Gora published
From weed pollen to mold, these are the five most common culprits behind seasonal allergies in the U.S.
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