allergies

Anti-allergy duvet and pillow set ‘helping’ hayfever sufferers ‘sleep better’

Anti-allergy duvet and pillow set ‘helping’ hayfever sufferers ‘sleep better’

‘Perfect duvet for allergy sufferers’ Getting a good night’s sleep is important, particularly during the warmers months when many struggle due to the heat and allergies such as hayfever. This anti-allergy duvet and pillow set is grabbing shoppers’ attention as it’s ‘helping’ people get an improved night’s sleep. The Slumberdown Anti-Allergy Duvet and Pillows set […]

4 months ago

Having sex could alleviate hay fever, according to science

Having sex could alleviate hay fever, according to science

Finding someone while your eyes are leaking and you’re snotting everywhere is the hard part. The scientists have spoken and, apparently, having sex could help alleviate hay fever. No, it’s not the set-up to a bad punchline, it’s genuine work done by some researchers in Iran and now we’re more determined than ever to break […]

3 years ago

Hay fever medication shortage could affect thousands in Ireland

Hay fever medication shortage could affect thousands in Ireland

A national shortage of hay fever medication could see thousands of people in Ireland affected by the condition this summer at the height of the season. Almost a third of the population suffers from hay fever, with the majority of those seeking treatments for the seasonal allergic reaction such as eye drops, nasal sprays and […]

3 years ago

Bride-to-be tragically dies from anaphylaxis after using the wrong spoon

Bride-to-be tragically dies from anaphylaxis after using the wrong spoon

The bizarre incident happened while she was on holiday A newly-engaged woman died four days after her fiancé proposed to her because her tea was stirred with the wrong spoon. Jess, 24, was on holiday with her new husband-to-be, Craig McKinnon in South Africa when the freak accident happened in December. Craig had popped the […]

3 years ago

Warning to parents after popular chocolate spread is recalled

Warning to parents after popular chocolate spread is recalled

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued an official recall this week. A warning has been issued to parents about the recall of a popular chocolate spread. Spar’s Spread Up Hazelnut Choco is being recalled due to the presence of almonds. There are concerns about children with allergies because of this. Spar has urged all customers […]

4 years ago