People who are cursing their hay fever right now may want to think again. A growing body of evidence suggests that everyday allergies could actually offer some protection against Covid-19. Given that the virus affects the lungs, you might think those with allergy and asthma would be among the worst affected. Indeed, researchers and doctors … Read more
Allergy sufferers go wild for ‘amazing’ 99p hayfever wipes that trap pollen as mother claims they ‘gave her son his life back’ when nothing else worked Mother Margaret McInnes raved about 99p hayfever wipes on Facebook group Claimed that they eased son’s hayfever symptoms were quickly eased by wipes Post racked up 7.4K comments and 3.8K likes … Read more
Superfood fans go loopy over lupin seeds: Ancient legume which once fuelled Roman warriors is packed with protein… but watch out if you have a peanut allergy Lupins are the latest culinary trend as their seeds contain a lot of vital protein The ancient legume once fuelled Roman warriors and is still a bar snack … Read more
Flowers are budding and temperatures are rising, which can only mean one thing: allergy season is upon us. Several states including Illinois, North Carolina and Tennessee are already reporting increases in patients complaining of itching, watering eyes, sneezing and coughing. Meteorologists are predicting that 2019 may be the worst year ever for allergies and the … Read more
Why allergy sufferers MUST take their meds amid the pandemic: Inflammation triggered by pollen could put them at greater risk for viruses like COVID-19 More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies Data does not yet suggest more allergy sufferers get coronavirus, but past studies suggest they may be at greater risk of contracting … Read more
A mother has revealed how her baby girl nearly died twice after a pollen allergy triggered life-threatening asthma attacks. Lottie Provis was found blue, lifeless and choking on her own vomit in her cot by her parents Kate, 26, and Steve, 31, when she was 18 months old in May 2015. She was given hours … Read more
Britons are now chugging 898 million litres of fruit juices and smoothies each year, according to the British Soft Drinks Association (stock image) Walk down any suburban high street and you’ll see at least one slender gym-bunny clutching a brightly coloured fruit juice or smoothie. And these days, it’s not just exercise fiends who enjoy … Read more
Pret a Manger spends £20m on food safety overhaul following teenager’s allergy death By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 9 March 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 9 March 2020 Pret a Manger has spent £20million on a food safety overhaul Pret a Manger has spent £20million on a food safety overhaul … Read more