allergies

‘I’m Allergic To Exercising, It Can Kill Me’: US Woman’s Rare Condition That Only 0.05 People Experience

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‘I’m Allergic To Exercising, It Can Kill Me’: US Woman’s Rare Condition That Only 0.05 People Experience

In Minnesota, Maggie Habashy faces a daily struggle with a rare and potentially fatal condition known as exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA), as reported by Fox 9. For Habashy, even moderate physical exertion can trigger severe reactions, from intense itching and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. This rare condition, which affects an estimated 0.05% of the population, forces … Read more

Ex-Disney Worker ‘Hacked Menu System’ To Mark Dishes With Peanuts As ‘Safe’ For People With Allergies

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Ex-Disney Worker ‘Hacked Menu System’ To Mark Dishes With Peanuts As ‘Safe’ For People With Allergies

A former Disney employee faces federal cybercrime charges after allegedly hacking into the park’s menu system and falsely marking items containing peanuts as safe for people with allergies. According to prosecutors, Michael Scheuer, who worked as a menu production manager until his termination in June, used his access to Disney’s internal menu system to alter … Read more

Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan named Canada’s newest chief of the defence staff

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Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan named Canada’s newest chief of the defence staff

The federal government has named Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan as defence chief. As CBC News first reported last week, Carignan’s appointment makes her the first woman to hold the Canadian Armed Forces’ top job. She is currently the military’s chief of professional conduct and culture, a position created following the sexual misconduct crisis. Several high-ranking leaders were forced … Read more

Mary Berry’s Thai chicken noodle soup is the perfect remedy to get over hay fever

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Mary Berry’s Thai chicken noodle soup is the perfect remedy to get over hay fever

Place the chicken breasts and stock in a large saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon, then chop into pieces and set aside. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, chilli, curry paste, fish sauce, sugar … Read more

Wildfires made Canada’s air quality worse than the U.S. for the first time

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Wildfires made Canada’s air quality worse than the U.S. for the first time

Canada’s record-setting wildfire season hiked the country up global pollution rankings — and for the first time made its air quality worse than the U.S., according to a new report by air quality technology company IQAir. “In previous years, Canada had the cleanest air quality in all of North America,” said Glory Dolphin Hammes, CEO of … Read more

Uber Eats replaces controversial portion of Super Bowl ad after backlash

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Uber Eats replaces controversial portion of Super Bowl ad after backlash

It’s shellved. Following salty backlash, Uber Eats removed part of its Super Bowl ad that had roasted people with peanut allergies. The minute-long commercial, which centers around forgetfulness, features Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, David Beckham, his wife, Victoria, as well as rapper Jelly Roll and Usher, who is slated to perform at halftime. In one scene, … Read more

How to Tell If You’re Allergic to Your Laundry Detergent

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How to Tell If You’re Allergic to Your Laundry Detergent

There’s no better feeling than jumping into bed with freshly washed sheets… and nothing worse than waking up eight hours later covered in a rash. If this sounds familiar, there is a chance a laundry detergent allergy is the culprit that’s making your skin irritated. Sure, detergent can help make our brights brighter, but the … Read more