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Is 鈥淏otanical Sexism鈥 Really to Blame for Increased Pollen Allergies in Urban Cities?

13 Sep 2024

The story starts with horticultural epidemiologist Thomas Ogren. His major citation is that of the 1949 USDA Yearbook of Agriculture where it was recommended that 鈥渨hen used for street plantings,...

No, eating honey won't help your seasonal allergies

21 Apr 2023

This article was originally posted in the聽Montreal Gazette....

The Edible Insect Revolution Is Not for Those With Shellfish Allergies

10 Feb 2023

Even if it might gross us out now, experts predict that edible insects will play a significant role in our future diets. Not only are these bugs rich in protein and nutrients, but they can also be...

The Kiss of Death- Almost

4 Aug 2021

An Italian lady showed up at a clinic complaining of generalized itching and swelling of her lips about 30 minutes after making love with her husband. The reaction disappeared after treatment with...

Can TRESemm茅 Take You from a Bad Hair Day to a No Hair Day?

5 Feb 2021

In November 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for the sale of TRESemm茅 shampoos that were said to contain hazardous ingredients. Word spread quickly as a viral Facebook post...

Kiss and Tell

4 Dec 2020

An Italian lady showed up at a clinic complaining of generalized itching and swelling of her lips about 30 minutes after making love with her husband. The reaction resolved after treatment with...

Respect for Dandelions

26 Jun 2020

Spring has sprung, and with it has come many dandelion plants poking their yellow flowers through blades of grass. Perhaps surprisingly, there鈥檚 much more to these plants beyond being pesky weeds.

There is More to Microbes than Viruses

23 Jun 2020

We have been inundated with discussions of viruses but there are other types of microbes out there as well. Fungi, algae, protozoa and of course, bacteria. The latter are not only out there, but...

Under The Microscope: Rose Petals

6 May 2019

Nowadays roses are mostly used for Bachelorette ceremonies and hipster lattes, but once upon a time roses, and their fruit, rose hips, were widely used as medicines....

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