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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed last year he was undergoing allergy shots so his wife, Rama Duwaji, could one day welcome a cat into Gracie Mansion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

His mother said she had worked with the school to put together an allergy action plan, but an inquest heard that process had not been followed.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially life-changing allergy linked to the lone-star tick.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Warmer days often means greater pollen emission and if sunny, dry and breezy they are notoriously the trickiest days for allergy sufferers.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

“Walk into any drugstore. Makeup and candy up front, tampons and condoms in the back, by the pharmacy, close to the allergy and flu medications.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

An unhealthy microbial balance has been associated with a higher risk of allergies, depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

Under Benedict's Law, schools will also need to have a whole-school allergy policy, provide training to all staff and ensure individual healthcare plans for pupils with allergies, the Department for Education said.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2024 for all food allergies, the drug helps reduce allergic reactions after accidental exposures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Raw dairy, his farm has claimed, could cure, treat or prevent myriad diseases and ailments, from diabetes and ear infections to allergies, eczema and arthritis.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

All parents will provide a list of rules, allergies, and emergency contact information.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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