Seems that research is confirming what many have suspected for some time: chocolate does help you deal with stress (as long as you aren't allergic to it). A clinical trial published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Proteome Research show that chocolate can be taken medicinally. Eating about 45 ...

In many cases, allergies are quickly diagnosed by a trusted family physician after only a few questions. This happens for many reasons, not the least of which is that some allergies are easy to spot. For instance, if it's hay fever season and your child is sneezing and rubbing those ...

Did you know that you can only get a rash from poison ivy if you are allergic to it? Not all people are - but for those who react, the itchy rash that results can be a real problem. The reason for the nasty rash is the oil urishiol. It's found ...

It is quite possible that a dry cough or tickle in your throat could be allergies. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) says that cough can be a symptom of allergic rhinitis. While we think of a runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing as the classic signs ...

No - you can't get allergies from swine flu (also known as the H1N1 virus). However, you do have to remember the symptoms of swine flu so you don't confuse it with an allergic-onset cold. You also have to remember your allergies if you seek treatment. Swine flu ...