Are you suffering through headaches, congestion, runny nose and fatigue this week? Blame sexist arborists and randy city trees for the clouds of pollen that are making Chicagoans miserable---with no end in sight. more ›

With the recent wet weather (albeit cold), the advent of allergy season is right around the corner. This video from Tennessee reminds those of us that get the annual sniffles what's in store. more ›

After the end of the Thanksgiving season, we often reflect on the little joys and sorrows of the season. Since we're usually the hosts and cooks, we think about what dishes went over well, which were bombs, and how we can manage to work more rum into the meal. Lately, we've also had to think about dietary accommodations, and our successes and failures. John's great post last week got us thinking. Attending Thanksgiving with vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free diners and people with nut allergies raises the question - how much should a host have to worry? more ›

The Thrive Allergy Expo will take place this weekend at McCormick Place, featuring speakers, events and activities geared toward individuals with allergies and celiac disease. more ›

Ah, allergies. Many of have them and we're getting close to a particularly bad time of year for them. Some of us sniffle and drip our way through the days, suffering and loading up on various meds just to get us through the work day. One Joliet teacher, however, is squaring of with her school district over her right to wear an allergy mask she claims helps alleviates her severe allergies. more ›