9 things that can make allergies worse (Jan 2012)
Some less-obvious factors that can make your symptoms worse.

Allergy alert clothing for at-risk kids (16 Jan 2012)
T-shirts and tote bags display animal images and the message, “No nuts for me — thank you!”

Air Canada caught in a 'cat-22' over feline passengers (20 Jan 2012)
Airline faces conflicting disabilities - passengers with animal allergies and passengers with a need for a cat as an "emotional support" animal.

Heel USA launch Adrisin homeopathic allergy relief tablets (25 Jan 12)
Adrisin is a homeopathic medicine for the temporary relief from allergy symptoms.

Dyson leaves rivals for dust, breeding allergy bugs to know how to kill them (26 Jan 2012)
Dyson's patented cyclone technology kills dust mites, but they need the mites' faeces to test their filtration technology.

New Education About Allergy Eye, Dry Eye and the Tear Film from Sharon Kleyne (27 Jan 2012)
Examines the causes of dry eye and susceptibility to eye allergies, and how to treat them.

AllergyEats Informs Food Allergy Community About Important Changes To Fast Food Restaurants' Menus (30 Jan 2012)
Examines some of the challenges presented by fast food chains for those with food allergies, and introduces the AllergyEats online guide to allergy-friendly restaurants in the US.

Md. high court: Allergy is a handicap (31 Jan 2012)
US court rules against uncooperative school and in favour of the parent of a latex-allergic child who was excluded by the school.

Chiropractor Uses Spinal Adjustments to Treat Allergies (5 Feb 2012)
Proper spinal alignment can get the immune system functioning normally again and may decrease dependence on allergy and asthma medications.

34-year-old killed by hair extension? (5 Feb 2012)
A fatal anaphylactic reaction may have been caused by the latex glue used to apply hair extensions, or by the solvent used to remove the old ones.

Bill would require two epi pens in all Virginia public schools (6 Feb 2012)
This US state is considering a bill to place 2 epi-pens in each of its schools, in the wake of a recent death.

Two rinses a day may keep allergies at bay (7 Feb 2012)
Nasal irrigation can be an effective remedy for nasal allergies.

(For practical tips on nasal irrigation, see this article.)

ACTT ‘Allergy Drops’ – Needle Free Allergy Treatment for pets (8 Feb 2012)
Pets with allergies now have the option of allergy drops - at least in the US.

Sussex mum's peanut allergy charity (8 Feb 2012)
After the death to anaphylaxis of her son, Emma Wileman wants other parents to be aware of the warning signs of allergy and is fundraising for allergy research.

Chicago Schools to Stock EpiPens; States, Feds May Follow Suit (10 Feb 2012)
More US states and cities are legislating for schools to stock EpiPens, and national legislation is on the cards in the US.

Advantages of a Central Vacuum System (12 Feb 2012)
Central vacuum systems may be particularly well-suited to the needs of people with allergies.

Woman, 24, is allergic to kissing her fiancé (13 Feb 2012)
A woman who is allergic to water - including her own tears, blood, sweat and saliva - is unable to kiss her fiancé without becoming ill.

Natural Herbal Antihistamines (14 Feb 2012)
Mother Nature's answers to pharmaceutical allergy treatments.

For more on Alternative and Complementary therapies see: Natural Medicine home and Alternative and complementary therapies - Foods Matter News and Research Forums

Bird rescuer forced to give up aviary after developing allergy (16 Feb 2012)
An animal lover is forced to give up her disabled birds after developing an allergy to them.

Want an allergy-free child? Get a pet while you are pregnant (17 Feb 2012)
Mothers who spend time with pets during their pregnancy are less likely to have children with allergies and asthma.

Recent bee attacks stir fear (21/01/12)
A recent spate of bee attacks have led to this helpful article on the subject of insect stings.

Allergy Testing Can Bring Relief To Itchy Dogs (23 Feb 2012)
Canine allergies have increased dramatically in recent years, and one in seven dogs now suffers from agonising itching.

Allergic reaction to eyelash glue (24 Feb 2012)
Broadway star suffers reaction to permanent lash extensions.

US court rules that school is not liable in peanut allergy case (25 Feb 2012)
Maryland's highest court has ruled that state agencies are not required to ensure children aren't served food to which they are allergic.

US sees the release of new, all-natural lozenges for seasonal allergy sufferers (27 Feb 2012)
The lozenges contain a unique blend of organic herbal extracts including nettle, eyebright, elderflower, plantain, vitamin C, and menthol.

Could a tattoo save your life (27 Feb 2012)
Warning pendants and bracelets can get lost or broken, but not details of your allergy tattooed right on your skin!

Tattoo You: Medical Tattoos on the Rise (28 Feb 2012)
Forget the alert bracelets – there's a growing trend toward tattoos that spell out your condition or health-care directives right on your skin.
(This approach might be just the ticket (BBC News - 'Do Not Resuscitate' tattooed on Norfolk pensioner) although tattoos themselves can sometimes cause sensitisation: LATEST RESEARCH - Allergy)

Allergy patient dies after doctor tells him: "pull yourself together" (28 Feb 2012)
A patient suffering from a fatal allergic reaction after eating a plate of chicken nuggets and chips was given this advice by a doctor.

Service allergy dog warns local girl about peanuts (29 Feb 2012)
A 3 year-old from Oregon, Ohio, relies on help from man's best friend to protect her from peanuts.

Disease Fighting Pillow Crowned Product Innovation of the Year! (1 Mar 2012)
A pillow aimed at reducing the risk of patients contracting hospital acquired infection and designed to eliminate the allergy triggers contained in conventional pillows scooped the overall award at Ireland’s Product Innovation of the Year.

A guide to cat allergies in people: symptoms, treatments, cures and prevention (7 Mar 2012)
Treatments and ways to co-exist with kitty without going to the extreme of giving your pet away.

Boy allergic to sunshine gets ray of hope (9 Mar 2012)
A boy with EPP - a rare photosensitivity condition - is now able to play in his own home thanks to special light-filtering window film.

Girl who is allergic to the cold (12 Mar 2012)
A 12-year-old Bournemouth girl has cold urticaria, which causes an angry, burning rash to develop all over her body when she is exposed to the elements, and a sudden change in temperature could send her body into anaphylactic shock.

8 Ways to Tell If Your Child Has Serious Allergies (18 Mar 2012)
A brief guide to establishing whether your child has a cold, or allergies, and, if the latter, whether it's serious or not.
And another, related link here.

Dr Bill Frankland: 'I got a call to treat Saddam for an allergy’ (20 Mar 2012)

Celebrating his 100th birthday this week, is Britain’s oldest active scientist and allergy research pioneer.

Dr Frankland is also one of the two best doctors I ever consulted.

Knowing that I'd travelled from the Midlands to London to see him, he spent over 2 hours with me so that I wouldn't need to make any further visits, and he was the first medic to accept that my severe reactions to food were "real", and to explain that I had both true allergies and another problem - food "intolerance". Hearing this was a huge relief to me after being told by other doctors that the problem was all in my head!

Vets says pet allergies are 'a real head-banger' (20 Mar 2012)
Allergies in animals are not always easy to diagnose and treat.

Top 5 pollen count apps for your allergy (21 Mar 2012)
It’s that time of year when the pollen count becomes important to those who have allergies, so here are the top 5 pollen count apps on iOS and Android.

13 foods that fight allergies (22 Mar 2012)
There are many naturally-occurring plant compounds called phytonutrients that can assist with allergies.

Suffering from Allergies? Try Capsaicin (26 Mar 2012)
Capsaicin is the chemical in peppers that makes your mouth burn when you eat spicy foods. Research has shown that capsaicin may help reduce allergy symptoms.

FDA approves 'dry' nasal aerosol to treat allergy symptoms (26 Mar 2012)
In the US, the FDA has approved beclomethasone dipropionate, a “dry” nasal aerosol corticosteroid that treats year-round and seasonal nasal allergy symptoms in people aged 12 years and older.

Domination of male trees creates sick urban society, says horticulturalist (26 Mar 2012)
The fruit and seeds borne by female trees can create a mess, clog drains, create sewage problems and cause people to slip and fall, so male trees are often planted instead. Unfortunately, these create a pollen-saturated environment, which may partly explain the rise in urban pollen allergies.

10 Foods That Fight Spring Allergies (26 Mar 2012)
Foods rich in vitamin C and folic acid help reduce the inflammation associated with allergic reactions, and studies are finding that some herbs are just as effective as expensive drugs.

How To Beat The Hay Fever Blues - Top Tips And Allergy iPhone Apps By Industry Experts (27 Mar 2012)
Trees normally pollinate earlier than many other plants but have started pollinating earlier than ever this year due to a mild winter, and not just in the UK. In some parts of America at the moment, pollen counts have reached a record high. To help sufferers, here are some tips and Apple Store Apps to help keep the allergy misery at bay.

First PURE Allergy Friendly Rooms Available In Brazil (27 Mar 2012)
The Sheraton World Trade Center in one of Sao Paulo, Brazil's leading financial districts recently completed installation of multiple PURE Allergy-Friendly Rooms in partnership with PURE Global. PURE Room uses a patented and award winning seven-step process specially treating all surfaces, and purifying the indoor air to greatly reduce allergy and asthma symptoms.

Spinal adjustment as a treatment for allergy (28 Mar 2012)
A US chiropractor advocates for the use of spinal manipulation in the treatment of allergy.

Your 12 Worst Allergy Mistakes (collected 29 Mar 2012)
Here are the 12 biggest mistakes people make when it comes to allergies, and the smart ways to avoid them.

Local honey: Homeopathic hoax or biomedical snobbery? (29 Mar 2012)
A look at the possible health benefits of honey, and it's limitations.