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Dust pan with clumps of dust

Do air purifiers help with dust?

By Katie Treharne, Anna Gora last updated

REFERENCE Can air purifiers help with dust and dust mite allergies?

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One of the best air purifiers for allergies standing next to a dining table

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.

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black woman walking through a city park with blooming cherry trees in the background as she blows her nose into a tissue

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.

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Child planting small green plants into a bed of soil in a garden with a trowel

Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems?

By Emily Cooke published

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.

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Young woman shown in silhouette as she's reaching for the sun.

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.

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close up on a woman's hand with three silver-colored rings on her middle three fingers

What causes metal allergies?

By Anna Gora published

The symptoms of a metal allergy can vary in severity, but why do they happen?

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young black woman blowing her nose into a tissue while standing outside near some trees

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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do dehumidifiers help with allergies? image shows cat and dehumidifier

Do dehumidifiers help with allergies?

By Lawrie Jones last updated

Reference We answer the essential question: do dehumidifiers help with allergies?

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little girl drinking a glass of milk

What is a milk allergy?

By Anna Gora last updated

We explain the causes, symptoms and ways to manage a milk allergy

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Group of commonly known allergens on a table, including eggs, milk, nuts and pasta.

Allergy vs intolerance: What’s the difference?

By Anna Gora last updated

A closer look at the causes, symptoms and treatment of a food allergy vs food intolerance

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