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Bodywork: Latex allergies, healthcare workers and tropical fruits

April 29, 2025

Adam’s Journal It seems that pretty much every time I go to the doctor’s, someone – or some form – asks me if I’m allergic to latex. Happily, I’m not. But it always strikes me as sort of strange that some people would have an allergy to rubber. Is this common? Dr. Scofield Prescribes Natural […]

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Shell game: New strategy for avoiding peanut allergies

April 16, 2019

Pediatricians are recommending a surprising way for parents to approach the peanut problem.

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OMRF receives $2.8 million grant to study rare disorder

August 23, 2018

The grant will provide Bob Axtell with $2.8 million to study NMO and investigate its similarities to other autoimmune diseases, particularly MS.

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Oklahoma among the worst spots for fall allergy sufferers

October 25, 2017

Why is Oklahoma so bad for allergies compared to other states?

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Springtime allergies: Annoying but largely harmless

April 15, 2016

We know the culprits of springtime allergies, but what’s the root cause?

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Allergies: A springtime horror story

April 10, 2014

The histamines are coming from inside the body!

Filed Under: Featured News, News Tagged With: allergies, allergy, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Hal Scofield, histamines, immune system, mold, pollen, robert, scientist-news, Scofield, spores, Spring Allergy Capitals

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