You would think that would mean fewer weeds to cause problems during allergy season. But here’s some discouraging news. This is the time of year Atlanta native Shannon Dollerschell prepares to face the enemy.
Allergy patient Shannon Dollerschell recites her enemies list: “Grass…pollen…mold…mildew…ragweed….everything outside, just about…oak trees…pine trees…”
She assembles a veritable arsenal for her defense.
“Nasal spray, […]
Tom Norrington Davies, Allegra McEvedy and Mark Bittman
Sunday August 19, 2007
Observer Food Monthly
We often can’t be bothered to think about cooking during the summer holidays. But with a little imagination even the laziest cook can rustle up something a lot more tempting than a standard ham salad. We asked two of our favourite chefs, Tom […]
While many people are aware of how dangerous software patents are to innovation in the software space, not nearly as many feel the same way about pharmaceutical patents. However, there is increasing evidence that pharmaceutical patents are harming healthcare in a variety of ways, often by slowing the pace of innovation by locking up important […]
Asthmatic adults living in inner-city areas are often allergic to many triggers, such as dust mites or pets, but this sensitization does not appear to increase the severity of their asthma.
“We were expecting that sensitization would be related to worse asthma outcomes, as in children,” lead investigator Dr. Juan P. Wisnivesky told Reuters Health.
“Inner-city adults […]
European cruise operator Costa Cruises has extended its Far East programme to introduce Japan with 14 and 15-night sailings for 2008. The operator will offer two sailings on board Costa Allegra – 21 June 2008 for 15 nights or 12 October 2008 for 14 nights.
The 15-night June itinerary starts from Hong Kong and then […]