Warm springs in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions – which create havoc for agriculture – may start earlier by mid-century if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, according to a new Cornell University study published in Climate Dynamics.
Most spring allergy sufferers know to start taking precautions before the trees burst into bloom each year. This year, however, a string of unusually warm days tricked the trees into blooming earlier than normal.
Jessica Spaccio, a climatologist with the NOAA-funded Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University, says the Northeast Region will have above normal temperatures in April, May and June
Allergies have a seasonal rhythm to their comings and goings, and we are in the midst of one of the biggest allergy seasons of the year: tree pollen season.
Several dozen Ithaca College students will spend their Spring Break helping others, in communities ranging from Alaska to native peoples' territory in New York State to Washington, D.C., Virginia, and North Carolina.
Must another “worst pollen season ever” leave you helpless in the face of increased allergy triggers? No. Here are some ACAAI tips on coping with pollen and other allergens that arrive with warmer weather.
Not every tick carries the lyme disease pathogen, says UF/IFAS Veterinary Entomologist Phil Kaufman, debunking one myth. Still, Floridians and others can contract tick-borne diseases, and he offers advice on dealing with them.
This year's harsh winter in parts of the country staved off an early arrival of springtime allergies, but the wet weather that has gardens looking lush and green also means tree pollen – especially oak – has made things worse than usual for those who suffer.
Stella Liu, a UC Irvine senior majoring in international studies, is the founder and creator of OneSeed. It’s a subscription-based gardening kit that arrives on the doorstep with three plants in a handcrafted redwood planter. Each season, new seedlings are delivered so that subscribers can exercise their green thumb year-round. Online videos supplement the experience, and salad recipes are provided for enjoying the fruits of one’s labor. Her goal is to motivate people to start growing their own food and to connect with where their food comes from. It’s a for-profit venture that seeks to have a positive effect on the environment and society.
Most areas of Texas should have great wildflower blooms this spring, and some areas already have a great show started thanks to intermittent rains since last fall, according to a restoration ecologist at The University of Texas at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
After a seemingly never-ending winter, temperatures have finally warmed and spring is in the air — literally. In fact, people with spring allergies are most likely already experiencing sneezing, watery eyes and fatigue because of tree pollen.
Medical professionals at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center want to make sure that families and children stay safe this spring while participating in spring cleaning.
Pharmacist Clark Kebodeaux, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at St. Louis College of Pharmacy shares some practical tips for patients choosing an allergy medication.
Warmer temperatures and longer days beckon outdoors enthusiasts and gardeners alike to get out and enjoy the season. However, Christopher Ohl, M.D., professor of infectious diseases at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and medical director of communicable diseases for the Forsyth County (N.C.) Health Department, reminds people to protect themselves and their pets from another springtime arrival – ticks.
COLLEGE STATION, March 19, 2014 – Monarch butterflies may be named for their large size and majestic beauty, but once again their numbers are anything but king-sized – in fact, 2014 may go down as one of the worst years ever for the colorful insects, says a Texas A&M Monarch watcher.
The return of spring marks the end of the cold and flu season, but the warmer weather and longer days present a different set of health issues. For many people, spring means itchy, watery eyes or runny, congested noses due to allergies. Knowing your specific allergy will help determine whether you can expect problems during this time of year.
This winter has been one of the coldest on record, but spring allergy season is already beginning and it’s time for sufferers to start preparing now. An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, which are commonly called hay fever.
The spring 2014 allergy season could be the worst yet, or at least that is what you might hear. Every year is coined as being the worst for allergy sufferers, but are spring allergies really on the rise?
As the weather finally begins to warm across Middle Tennessee, families may be looking for some outdoor diversions, such as visiting a local park. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to keep playground visits safe and injury free. The Tennessee Department of Health reports that more than 260 children were treated in emergency rooms for playground-related injuries in 2011.
Mother’s Day is just a few short spring weeks away. If you have a mother you love, the day is welcomed and shared, but what if the relationship between mother and daughter is forever broken? To millions of Americans, Mother’s Day simply serves as a reminder of a failed and painful primal relationship. What if there was a way to change that? According to writers Annie Phenix and Patricia Holt, there is a viable, healthy way to heal what was believed un-healable: Choose your own non-biological mother or daughter as an adult. It’s just what these two survivors of severely dysfunctional families did.
As Easter approaches, many parents may not want their children indulging in candy-filled eggs and Easter baskets full of sugary treats. Too much sugar can pose serious risks to children’s dental and behavioral health, risks that can be minimized by some careful thought and planning, Vanderbilt experts say.
An unseasonal snow and ice storm covered the Midwest in snow rather than pollen on the first day of reporting season for the Gottlieb Allergy Count, the official allergy count of the Midwest.