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Why Is My Cat Sneezing a Lot? 4 Causes and What to Do

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paracol latex :: Article Creator The Best Latex Mattresses, Regardless Of Your Budget Or Sleep Style You've probably heard of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but latex is actually another popular mattress material that isn't mentioned nearly enough—and it might be just what you need. The best latex mattress bridges the gap between a body-hugging memory foam mattress and a bouncy innerspring mattress. However, it's not one-size-fits-all, meaning what works for your friend or parents may not suit your individual preference and comfort level. After deeply researching the market, we've rounded up the best latex mattresses you can buy in 2023. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILERS While there are plenty of options out there, we particularly love the Avocado Green Mattress. "Our latex mattress works for all sleeping positions," says a spokesperson for Avocado Green Mattress. "Organic latex is naturally anti...

Reasons Why Your Face Looks Swollen - Allergies

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itchy eyes allergies :: Article Creator How To Deal With Itchy Eyes: Causes, Symptoms, And Remedies Your eyes are not only the windows to your soul but also sensitive indicators of your overall health. Itchy eyes, while a common annoyance, can be symptomatic of various underlying causes, leaving individuals seeking relief and understanding. Primarily linked to allergies, itchy eyes can disrupt daily life, impacting productivity and comfort. Let's delve deeper into the causes, symptoms, and remedies for this pesky condition. Causes of Itchy Eyes: The most frequent culprit behind itchy eyes is an allergic reaction. Seasonal allergies, triggered by exposure to pollen from trees, grass, or weeds, can provoke eye irritation. Additionally, household allergens such as dust mites, mold, and pet dander may lead to itchy eyes. Sometimes, chemicals present in makeup, skincare products, or even certain eye drops might cause allergic reactions, result...

Eczema: Causes, symptoms, coping strategies, treatment

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effects of asthma :: Article Creator Epinephrine Was First An Asthma Treatment This is the first in an occasional series on the origin of commonly used medicines. When epinephrine was first discovered at the turn of the 20th century, it was essentially a drug without a disease. In 1894, two British researchers -- physician George Oliver and physiologist Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer -- discovered that the extract of the adrenal glands increased heart rate and blood pressure in animals, according to a feature in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Over the next 5 years, researchers around the world tried to isolate the active component of adrenal extract, according to Hugh Sampson, MD, director emeritus of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Eventually, Japanese biochemist Jokichi Takamine isolated the "pure, stable, crystalline" form of the compound, according to The Lancet paper. He named ...

Ragweed pollen concentration predicts seasonal rhino-conjunctivitis ...

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seed intolerance :: Article Creator On A Sesame Seed Bun: From Ancient Food Staple To FDA-Listed Allergen Sesame seeds are one of the earth's oldest cultivated crops. For 3,000 years these tiny, flavorful seeds have enhanced the taste and texture of dishes around the world. Easily grown and drought-resistant, sesame seeds are a reliable source of protein and a heart-healthy cooking oil choice.  However, after a long and popular culinary reign, sesame seeds are now classified as a food allergen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On January 1, 2023, sesame seeds came under the jurisdiction of the FDA's mandate for food allergy warning labeling.  This decision marked a critical moment in the effort to recognize sesame seeds as an allergen, acknowledging the risks they posed to individuals with allergies and addressing the need for proper labeling and consumer protection. Although less prevalent than other food allergens, sesame ...

Why Seasonal Allergies Are Worse and How to Manage Them

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naet :: Article Creator Volvo, BMW Look At Big Picture For EVs Volvo and BMW are showing ways that electric vehicles can be used for more than just driving.  Stationary electric cars have the potential to power houses and appliances -- and also return power to the energy grid. Volvo is launching a new business unit to capitalize on that potential and … Polestar Is Betting On This Bi-Directional Charging Tech Polestar plans to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging in Sweden, in cooperation with local utilities, using Polestar 3 models. The EV maker is hoping fleets of EVs will be part of a power ecosystem in the future that will allow them to use their batteries to automatically store and dispense power, in connection to the grid, based on grid needs, with owners monetizing the batteries in their EVs in this manner. Polestar plans a similar V2G pilot project in California, in collaboration with the California Energy Commis...