Month: August 2011
Peanut Exposure in Unexpected Places
A question posed in the NYTimes.com Science section highlights the fact that those with food allergies must be on the alert at all times
Sloane Miller on Emergency Allergy Action Plans
Last week we reported on the death of a local Atlanta teen who, though habitually vigilant about his peanut allergy, experienced a fatal allergy attack. Today in CNN.com article Deaths are a reminder of food allergy dangers, Sloane Miller, MFA,…
Bed Bugs On the Rise in Dorms, Day Cares
You may think that the resurgence of bedbug infestations has died down, but unfortunately that's not the case. In Bedbug infestations growing in certain settings, survey finds, the Washington Post reports that bedbug problems continue to plague people across the…
Local Teen Dies from Peanut Allergy
I've mentioned before the fact that writing about allergies has drastically expanded my awareness of all kinds of allergies and their repercussions. The most tragic consequence of allergies is death, as illustrated in yesterday's Atlanta Journal Constitution article Teen dies…
New Study Links Prenatal Pet Exposure, Birth Type, and Race to Childhood Allergies
Three key factors play a significant role in the development of early childhood allergy risk, reports Medical News Today in Prenatal Pet Exposure, Delivery Mode, Race Are Key Factors In Early Allergy Risk. Henry Ford Hospital researchers ‘found that babies…
MRSA Among Top Ten Reasons for Children’s Hospitalizations
The NY Times reports in More Children Hospitalized with Skin Infections on the continued rising incidence of MRSA. In fact, this rise in MRSA has altered the list of the most common reasons that children are admitted to the hospital,…
How to Avoid Toxic Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Last week in Dry Cleaning Chemical Labelled Toxic and Carcinogenic by EPA, we talked about the health effects of the ubiquitous dry cleaning chemical perc. Indeed, dry cleaned items brought into the home can play a significant part in polluting…
Dry Cleaning Chemical Labelled Toxic and Carcinogenic by EPA
Indoor air quality affects everyone’s health, but the repercussions of poor indoor air quality can be especially pronounced in individuals with asthma and allergies. While we may think of our homes as a haven from outdoor pollution like that from…
Chalk as DIY Dehumidifier
We love portable dehumidifiers for small, damp spaces like under sinks, in poorly ventilated bathrooms, and in closets. But did you know there’s a very inexpensive and easy yet effective way to absorb low levels of moisture in your closet…