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What to Know About Food Allergy Tests for Children
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in…
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Can Hearing Aids Worsen my Hearing Loss?
According to a study published in 2017, “By amplifying and improving access to sounds, and speech sounds in particular, the aim of hearing aid use is to reduce the negative consequences of hearing loss and…
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How Common Are Food Allergies in Adults?
Although approximately 19% of adults believe they have a food allergy, only about 11% actually are diagnosed with this allergy type, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The reason for this discrepancy…
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Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Hearing Loss?
Many factors may play a role in developing hearing loss, including aging and exposure to loud noise. Research has shown that low levels of vitamin D may increase your risk for hearing loss as well.…
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Are You Allergic To Your Christmas Tree?
While putting up the Christmas tree brings about feelings of joy and merriment for many, you might find yourself experiencing sneezing fits, itching and nasal congestion instead. If this sounds familiar, you may be allergic…
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What Are the Differences Between Basic & Advanced Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids, like any technology, are rapidly advancing. Some advanced models may boast features you never even thought possible. However, some people aren’t interested in taking advantage of certain features, in which case a basic…
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What Is Oral Allergy Syndrome?
According to a 2015 study published in the International Dental Journal, “Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is an allergic reaction that occurs after consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in patients with allergy to pollen… Symptoms…
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Signs Your Hearing Aid Doesn’t Fit Properly
According to a study published in the International Journal of Audiology, “The majority (80%) of adults aged 55–74 years who would benefit from a hearing aid, do not use them. Furthermore, many people given a…
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How to Reduce Allergens in Your Kitchen
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “Many people with allergies often have more than one type of allergy. The most common indoor/outdoor allergy triggers are: tree pollen, grass pollen, and weed pollen,…
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Tips & Tricks for Making Your Hearing Aid Batteries Last Longer
There are many parts of your hearing aid that work together to help you hear well at The Daily, but all these parts would be useless without the battery. Most batteries last between three and…