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Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Cook Chicken Products Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Cook Chicken Products
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Cook Chicken Products A public health alert has been issued for ready-to-cook chicken entrée products that may be missing labeling that includes the list of ingredients and cooking instructions, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.  "This product contains soy and milk, known allergens, which may not be declared on the finished product label," FSIS said in a statement, saying the alert is being issued to "ensure that consumers with an allergy to soy and dairy are aware that these products should not be consumed and to ensure that consumers properly …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic
Cold, Allergies, Or Covid-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Life in the time of COVID-19 has many of us overanalyzing every throat tickle, sneeze, and, sometimes, even our stool. Should I be concerned about that nose drip? Is my chest tightness anxiety? Or a symptom of something else? With the unknowns of the pandemic plaguing us all, some people are worried that even mild symptoms are a sign of the virus. Having allergy season in full swing only adds more confusion to the mix, making it even harder to tell the difference between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies. And while colds may be miserable but otherwise harmless, you fret that they share common…

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COVID-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus COVID-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus
Covid-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus Spring allergy season is going to have a different look and feel this year in the wake out of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Flowers and plants are beginning to sprout as the weather warms, but many are mistaking allergies for symptoms they believe to be related to COVID-19, doctors are cautioning. Healthcare professionals said that symptoms of allergies include sneezing, itchy nose, eyes, or mouth, runny or stuffed noses, watery, red, or swollen eyes; while influenza symptoms include fevers, coughs, muscle aches, chills and sweats, congestion, sore throats, and weaknesses. Acc…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
How To Treat Seasonal Allergies Holistically, According To Phelps How To Treat Seasonal Allergies Holistically, According To Phelps
How To Treat Seasonal Allergies Holistically, According To Phelps It has been shown that seasonal allergies are a result of increased inflammation in the body, stemming from a weakened immune system. Ninety percent of your immune system’s defenses originate in the intestine, so maintaining a healthy GI tract ultimately plays an important role in reducing the effects of allergens. One way to achieve this is to avoid medications such as antacids, NSAIDS and antibiotics, because they can weaken the intestinal wall’s protective barrier. If you’re looking for holistic alternatives to a daily anti-histamine, following are some tips that are commonly recommended …

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CareMount Expert Offers Advice On Springtime Protection For Your Skin CareMount Expert Offers Advice On Springtime Protection For Your Skin
CareMount Expert Offers Advice On Springtime Protection For Your Skin The daffodils and forsythia are starting to flower, the days are getting warmer, and with the arrival of spring, so too comes itchy skin. According to CareMount Medical Dermatologist, Brent D. Wainwright, MD, FAAD, the main offenders are invisible allergens in the air, pollen and mold. Spring allergens When susceptible individuals are exposed to pollen, the immune system is activated, initiating an inflammatory reaction caused by histamine, a natural substance released by the body to fight the allergy. This not only leads to itchy eyes and sneezing but may also irritate the skin. Fortuna…

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