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  1. A. Abbot's declared state of emergency for all TX counties
    B. 11 of 12 screwworm cases in the US are in TX
    C. Newsmax map omits TX from screwworm alert states, inexplicably
    D. Concerned to see my primary #SummerCamp destination, PA, included
    >Def improvement over those ticks that can silently make you allergic to meat; these flies will leave very painful bites.
    #screwworm #maggots #ticks #bite #meat #allergy #alert #camping #hiking #pants #LongSleeves #state #emergency #cattle #goat #dog

  2. A. Abbot's declared state of emergency for all TX counties
    B. 11 of 12 screwworm cases in the US are in TX
    C. Newsmax map omits TX from screwworm alert states, inexplicably
    D. Concerned to see my primary #SummerCamp destination, PA, included
    >Def improvement over those ticks that can silently make you allergic to meat; these flies will leave very painful bites.
    #screwworm #maggots #ticks #bite #meat #allergy #alert #camping #hiking #pants #LongSleeves #state #emergency #cattle #goat #dog

  3. Big Picture Science for May. 18, Allergy Reason

    REPEAT
    Runny nose. Itchy, watery eyes. Sneezing. If you don’t have allergies, you probably know someone who does. The number of people with allergies, including food allergies and eczema, is increasing. What is going on?

    A medical anthropologist describes how our hygiene habits, our diets, and our polluted environment are irritating our bodies. Also, the case for skipping your shower. Is skin healthier when we stop lathering?

    Guests:

    * James Hamblin – Preventive medicine physician and a lecturer in public health at Yale and author of Clean: the New Science of Skin
    * Theresa MacPhail – medical anthropologist, professor of science and technology studies at Stevens Institute of Technology and author of Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World.

    Originally aired July 3, 2023

    Download podcast at - bigpicturescience.org/episodes

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    #Allergy #Allergies #BigPictureScience #SETI #News #Podcast #Science

  4. Fatal delays in epipen treatment for food anaphylaxis in children, finds research

    Fatal delays in administering life-saving adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) for food anaphylaxis, a severe and rapid allergic reaction, is…
    #NewsBeep #News #Health #Adrenaline #allergy #anaphylaxis #AU #Australia #Breathing #CardiacArrest #Children #Emergencymedicine #food #foodallergy #Heart #Hospital #medicine #mortality #research
    newsbeep.com/au/635505/

  5. Fatal delays in epipen treatment for food anaphylaxis in children, finds research

    Fatal delays in administering life-saving adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) for food anaphylaxis, a severe and rapid allergic reaction, is…
    #NewsBeep #News #Health #Adrenaline #allergy #anaphylaxis #AU #Australia #Breathing #CardiacArrest #Children #Emergencymedicine #food #foodallergy #Heart #Hospital #medicine #mortality #research
    newsbeep.com/au/635505/

  6. Okay, this is not the form for this, but I don't think there is a good one since I don't have a #dermatologist on tap. How do you tell the difference between some kind of #allergy triggered rash, #Eczema, and allergy-triggered eczema, when it's under your hair? I don't think I'm suddenly allergic to my hair stuff after months of using the same things. It's something else, but how do I figure it out without a whole referral to a #dermatologist thing? 50-50, they just say, "oh, you're allergic to something" and then you have a couple thousand dollars on your bill. 😭

  7. Okay, this is not the form for this, but I don't think there is a good one since I don't have a #dermatologist on tap. How do you tell the difference between some kind of #allergy triggered rash, #Eczema, and allergy-triggered eczema, when it's under your hair? I don't think I'm suddenly allergic to my hair stuff after months of using the same things. It's something else, but how do I figure it out without a whole referral to a #dermatologist thing? 50-50, they just say, "oh, you're allergic to something" and then you have a couple thousand dollars on your bill. 😭

  8. europesays.com/ie/432467/ A 69-year-old grandmother went to the hospital for an ongoing skin condition, but one error led to her ‘screaming in agony’ before the worst happened #allergy #CardiacArrest #Éire #Health #IE #Ireland #Penicillin #UnitedKingdom

  9. #Spring - When you don't know whether it's s cold or an #allergy.
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    #Frühling - Wenn du nicht weißt, ob es eine Erkältung oder die #Allergie ist.

    #KätToon

  10. Is antibacterial or regular hand soap best for killing germs?

    Cleaning up our disinfectants: usage of antimicrobial biocides in direct-to-consumer products in Australia Open Access

    "In supermarkets and chemists worldwide, consumers are faced with an array of antimicrobial domestic cleaning and personal hygiene products purporting to kill germs and keep people safe. Many of these proven active ingredients (biocides) encourage the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microbes and microbial populations, in turn increasing the likelihood of AMR infections. In order to understand and address the selective pressure towards AMR posed by the unrestricted use of biocides, it is necessary to understand which biocides are most frequently found in consumer products and the current regulatory framework that governs their use. In this research we survey the biocidal active ingredients in the major categories of cleaning and personal care products available from supermarkets and pharmacies in Australia, and comment on the regulations that dictate how these products are tested and marketed. Benzalkonium chloride and ethanol were the two most prevalent antimicrobial biocides in this study, while triclosan, which is banned in several jurisdictions, was found in a small number of products. In Australia, many antimicrobial consumer products are regulated for efficacy and safety under the Therapeutic Goods Act, but the potential to drive microbial adaptation and AMR is not considered. Overall this survey underscores the broad use and light regulation of antimicrobial biocides in products available to the general public in Australia, and provides an information resource to inform further research and stewardship efforts." >>
    microbiologyresearch.org/conte

    #pathogens #handwashing #culture #HygieneProducts #biocide #disinfectant #antiseptic #AntimicrobialResistance #AntibioticResistance #fragrance #allergy #FragranceFree #perfume

  11. Is antibacterial or regular hand soap best for killing germs?

    Cleaning up our disinfectants: usage of antimicrobial biocides in direct-to-consumer products in Australia Open Access

    "In supermarkets and chemists worldwide, consumers are faced with an array of antimicrobial domestic cleaning and personal hygiene products purporting to kill germs and keep people safe. Many of these proven active ingredients (biocides) encourage the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microbes and microbial populations, in turn increasing the likelihood of AMR infections. In order to understand and address the selective pressure towards AMR posed by the unrestricted use of biocides, it is necessary to understand which biocides are most frequently found in consumer products and the current regulatory framework that governs their use. In this research we survey the biocidal active ingredients in the major categories of cleaning and personal care products available from supermarkets and pharmacies in Australia, and comment on the regulations that dictate how these products are tested and marketed. Benzalkonium chloride and ethanol were the two most prevalent antimicrobial biocides in this study, while triclosan, which is banned in several jurisdictions, was found in a small number of products. In Australia, many antimicrobial consumer products are regulated for efficacy and safety under the Therapeutic Goods Act, but the potential to drive microbial adaptation and AMR is not considered. Overall this survey underscores the broad use and light regulation of antimicrobial biocides in products available to the general public in Australia, and provides an information resource to inform further research and stewardship efforts." >>
    microbiologyresearch.org/conte

    #pathogens #handwashing #culture #HygieneProducts #biocide #disinfectant #antiseptic #AntimicrobialResistance #AntibioticResistance #fragrance #allergy #FragranceFree #perfume

  12. Is antibacterial or regular hand soap best for killing germs?

    Washing hands after using the toilet or patting a dog before a meal is crucial to remove feces-borne bacteria and germs. After COVID the message got through to most people. When one is in town looking for a public amenity or a cafe toilet, it is rare to find hot water, hand soap and a clean (paper) towel. But there is always a toilet spray in 1001 fragrance varieties.

    In the absence of the ingredients for basic hand hygiene there is always a free plastic bottle of hand sanitizer since the last pandemic. Staff at grocers, bakers and cafes copiously cover their hands in the "antibacterial" and "antiseptic" products. Every product or packaging absorbs the persistent fragrance of the bought items and travels back into the home. The cost-effective chemical 'solution' does not substitute for hot water, soap and a towel.

    "Professor Griffin says products claiming to kill bacteria are "not necessarily substantiated as being any better than just usual soap and water would be...These additives can be harsh and lead to dryness and cracked skin, which can create a pathway for germs to enter the body."

    'Regular hand soap is very effective in removing potentially harmful pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites), according to our experts. So, using that water, soap and that pneumatic action to get all of the dirt and grime from your hands and then rinsing is going to be more than adequate to keep you healthy."

    "Our experts say there have also been studies suggesting that the use of soaps with antimicrobial additives can contribute to antibiotic resistance, which is problematic." >>
    abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/ant

    #pathogens #handwashing #culture #HygieneProducts #biocide #disinfectant #antiseptic #AntimicrobialResistance #AntibioticResistance #fragrance #allergy #FragranceFree #perfume

    Image: Fumbling dogs before lunch, Bellingen

  13. Is antibacterial or regular hand soap best for killing germs?

    Washing hands after using the toilet or patting a dog before a meal is crucial to remove feces-borne bacteria and germs. After COVID the message got through to most people. When one is in town looking for a public amenity or a cafe toilet, it is rare to find hot water, hand soap and a clean (paper) towel. But there is always a toilet spray in 1001 fragrance varieties.

    In the absence of the ingredients for basic hand hygiene there is always a free plastic bottle of hand sanitizer since the last pandemic. Staff at grocers, bakers and cafes copiously cover their hands in the "antibacterial" and "antiseptic" products. Every product or packaging absorbs the persistent fragrance of the bought items and travels back into the home. The cost-effective chemical 'solution' does not substitute for hot water, soap and a towel.

    "Professor Griffin says products claiming to kill bacteria are "not necessarily substantiated as being any better than just usual soap and water would be...These additives can be harsh and lead to dryness and cracked skin, which can create a pathway for germs to enter the body."

    'Regular hand soap is very effective in removing potentially harmful pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites), according to our experts. So, using that water, soap and that pneumatic action to get all of the dirt and grime from your hands and then rinsing is going to be more than adequate to keep you healthy."

    "Our experts say there have also been studies suggesting that the use of soaps with antimicrobial additives can contribute to antibiotic resistance, which is problematic." >>
    abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/ant

    #pathogens #handwashing #culture #HygieneProducts #biocide #disinfectant #antiseptic #AntimicrobialResistance #AntibioticResistance #fragrance #allergy #FragranceFree #perfume

    Image: Fumbling dogs before lunch, Bellingen

  14. Microbial metabolism of food allergens determines the severity of IgE-mediated #anaphylaxis.

    #Microbiota degrade peanut #allergens, lowering IgE binding & anaphylaxis, revealing a pathway to reduce reactions.

    davidojcius.blogspot.com/2026/ #allergy #peanut

  15. Thanksgiving Host Was Hard At Work Preparing Dinner, But Then His Sister-In-Law Randomly Told Him About A Previously Unknown Allergy » TwistedSifter

    Pexels/Reddit Allergies can be a serious thing, with some of the most serious allergies leading to death …
    #NewsBeep #News #Health #aita #allergy #familydrama #foodallergy #GB #intolerence #mushrooms #picture #Reddit #sisterinlaw #stories #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #thanksgivinghost #top #UK #UnitedKingdom
    newsbeep.com/uk/359163/

  16. Gregory’s Foods “Bag Full of Cookies” Brand White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Frozen Cookie Dough Has Undeclared Peanuts. #gregorys #cookiedough #peanut #allergy #recall instagram.com/p/DS1xWQQDAuP/

  17. Gregory’s Foods “Bag Full of Cookies” Brand White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Frozen Cookie Dough Has Undeclared Peanuts. #gregorys #cookiedough #peanut #allergy #recall instagram.com/p/DS1xWQQDAuP/

  18. More Choceur Holiday Bark Varieties Contain Undeclared Allergens Pecans and Wheat. Multiple lot numbers: 28525, 29925, and 30625, with best by dates ranging from May 2026 through September 2026. #choceur #bark #pecans #wheat #allergy #recall
    instagram.com/p/DS1v6gpEXxU/

  19. More Choceur Holiday Bark Varieties Contain Undeclared Allergens Pecans and Wheat. Multiple lot numbers: 28525, 29925, and 30625, with best by dates ranging from May 2026 through September 2026. #choceur #bark #pecans #wheat #allergy #recall
    instagram.com/p/DS1v6gpEXxU/

  20. “Researchers have linked the death of a 47-year-old man in New Jersey to alpha-gal syndrome, which usually starts with a bite from a lone star tick. The man died four hours after eating a hamburger. NBC News’ Anne Thompson.” #ISOGG #epigenetics #AlphaGal #tick #allergy #AlphaGalSyndrome #meatallergy #lonestartick #geneadons

    youtu.be/Tp96QZfzNlU?si=XZo3sU