Allergy news, features and articles

Allergies are common diseases that occur when the immune system overreacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen in the case of hayfever, certain foods and drugs. Find answers to some of the most pertinent questions on allergies, including what causes them and how they differ from intolerances, as well as indulging in the latest cutting-edge research findings.

Discover more about allergies

—What causes allergies?

—Could allergies be 'deleted' someday?

—Do air purifiers help with allergies?

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Top 5 tips for surviving hay fever season

By Kat Bayly published

References Here are five great tips to help reduce the impact of hay fever this spring.

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Top 5 mistakes when using air purifiers during hay fever season

By Kat Bayly published

References If you're a hay fever sufferer, an air purifier may become your best friend this spring — but only if you use it right

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An orange cat sitting on a sofa next to an air purifier

Best air purifiers for allergies 2026: Breathe easy this Spring

By Molly Cleary, Anna Gora last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and Molekule Air Pro to RabbitAir A3.

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New Jersey man dies from meat allergy triggered by tick bite

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A man in New Jersey has died from a meat allergy that people can develop after being bitten by certain tick species.

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Do air purifiers help with allergies? Image shows a woman holding tissues to her nose

Do air purifiers help with allergies?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith, Anna Gora last updated

REFERENCE Air purifiers can improve air quality, but do these devices help relieve allergies?

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Close-up image of a girl playing with soil in her hand.

Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems?

By Emily Cooke last updated

Experts explain why it's healthy to let your children occasionally play in the dirt — and it may not be for the reasons you assume.

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Dust pan with clumps of dust

Do air purifiers help with dust?

By Katie Treharne, Anna Gora last updated

REFERENCE Can air purifiers help with dust and dust mite allergies?

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black woman walking through a city park with blooming cherry trees in the background as she blows her nose into a tissue

Could allergies be 'deleted' someday?

By Rebecca Sohn last updated

Two studies pinpoint long-lived immune cells that "remember" allergies and likely sustain them through time.

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Young woman shown in silhouette as she's reaching for the sun.

Can you really be allergic to the sun?

By Anna Gora published

A number of medical conditions can cause an allergic reaction to ultraviolet light from the sun.

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close up on a woman's hand with three silver-colored rings on her middle three fingers

What causes metal allergies?

By Anna Gora published

The symptoms of a metal allergy can vary in severity, but why do they happen?

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