Allergy
Why there’s a headache waiting in your heater this fall
2 days ago
After sitting unused for months, your heating system collects dust, pet dander and other particles around the vents and heating components. When the heat kicks on, that buildup gets warmed and stirred into the air you're breathing. This leads to a burning smell, scratchy throat, allergy symptoms and even headaches.
Weather doesn't just cause mold. It also decides which kind you get
September 30, 2026, 11:16 am EDT
Certain molds are released into the air based on the weather. That can have a major impact on your allergies that day.
Weather doesn't just cause mold — it also decides which kind you get
September 28, 2026, 5:40 am EDT
Some molds release spores on dry, windy days. Others wait for rain. What's in your air depends on the weather you are getting. For those of you with allergies, what weather you see can impact how you feel.
If you’re in a mental slump, it may be your allergies
September 15, 2026, 5:30 pm EDT
Ragweed season — the top culprit of fall allergy symptoms — is peaking right now, and studies suggest allergy sufferers are twice as likely to have depression. Here’s what you can do to treat the symptoms and when you can expect some relief.
The Best Tips And Tricks To Get A Handle On Fall Allergies
August 28, 2026, 12:36 pm EDT
Think allergies are just a spring-time nuisance? Think again. Fall allergies have millions of people sniffling their way through the season each year as ragweed and mold come out in full force. So, what can you do to enjoy fall without all the sneezing and coughing? Check out some easy tips and tricks here.
Why Are Ragweed Allergy Symptoms Worse In The Fall?
August 28, 2026, 12:31 pm EDT
Most of us probably prepare for spring allergies, but fall can bring on the same kind of sneezing, runny nose and other miserable allergy symptoms. The culprit is ragweed pollen. Watch this video to learn why it peaks in September and why it’s pretty hard to avoid.
Your allergies in the fall may be worse than the spring, and this is to blame
August 28, 2026, 7:38 am EDT
With ragweed in nearly every state and affecting almost 50 million Americans, fall allergies may hit harder than spring.
Your time is running out to get ahead of your fall allergies
August 15, 2026, 7:43 am EDT
If you're hoping to stay ahead of your fall allergies this year, your window is closing faster than you think. We are on the brink of ragweed season, the biggest fall allergy culprit — but there's a reason allergists say the moment to reach for your medicine is before you feel a single symptom. Here's the timing that makes all the difference.
Are microplastics making your allergies worse? What a new study found
July 10, 2026, 7:44 am EDT
The microplastics in your water bottles and clothes may be doing something unexpected to your allergies.
Could microplastics be making your allergies worse?
July 9, 2026, 3:23 pm EDT
The tiny plastics in your water bottles and clothes may be doing something surprising to your allergies. A new study led by the Medical University of Vienna is catching scientists' attention; here's why our everyday exposure has them looking closer.
