Does Rain Make Allergies Worse?
A large new study has found that the incidence of allergies is on the rise. The study tested almost 2 million people over the course of four years on 11 common allergens including peanuts, ragweed, cats, dogs, and milk. In this article from Time, experts discuss five reasons why allergies are getting worse. These include climate change, gender differences, and economic barriers.
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