When you've had allergy symptoms for weeks, months or even years, finally seeing a doctor for help can be an immense relief. Keep reading to learn when you should call a doctor and what to expect at your first visit to an allergist. Who is an allergist? According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, an allergist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases (including asthma). Board-certified allergists—who undergo more than a decade of formal education and training—help people identify their allergy and asthma triggers, manage

When you've had allergy symptoms for weeks, months or even years, finally seeing a doctor for help can be an immense relief. Keep reading to learn when you should call a doctor and what to expect at your first visit to an allergist. Who is an allergist? According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, an allergist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases (including asthma). Board-certified allergists—who undergo more than a decade of formal education and training—help people identify their allergy and asthma triggers, manage

Long recognized as the "backbone of the nation," American farmers are an irreplaceable part of the local and global economy. They tend to the food, land and livestock that support and nourish our country and the world. Farmers and agricultural workers were also among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic—a global crisis that introduced new constraints, such as supply chain and trade disruptions, among the already-present challenges farmers face every year. This context may help explain why a recent systematic review paper in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public

Long recognized as the "backbone of the nation," American farmers are an irreplaceable part of the local and global economy. They tend to the food, land and livestock that support and nourish our country and the world. Farmers and agricultural workers were also among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic—a global crisis that introduced new constraints, such as supply chain and trade disruptions, among the already-present challenges farmers face every year. This context may help explain why a recent systematic review paper in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public

Dr. Adnan Khan warned patients that this warm February could lead to an early allergy season.

Dr. Adnan Khan warned patients that this warm February could lead to an early allergy season.

Doctors are seeing more cases of strep throat, especially in those age 40 to 60.

Doctors are seeing more cases of strep throat, especially in those age 40 to 60.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health problem among women—about 1 out of every 5 women will develop at least one in her lifetime. UTI typically refers to a bacterial infection within any part of a woman's urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. While people might be embarrassed to talk about UTIs, it's important to know how they happen, how to recognize them and how to treat and prevent them. Let's learn more. Why are UTIs more common in women? Anyone can be affected by a UTI, including men, women, older adults and children. But women experience UTIs

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health problem among women—about 1 out of every 5 women will develop at least one in her lifetime. UTI typically refers to a bacterial infection within any part of a woman's urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. While people might be embarrassed to talk about UTIs, it's important to know how they happen, how to recognize them and how to treat and prevent them. Let's learn more. Why are UTIs more common in women? Anyone can be affected by a UTI, including men, women, older adults and children. But women experience UTIs