Why do we have allergies?| Listen on Anghami

Aug 22

Why are puffins' beaks so colorful?

Have you ever seen a puffin? With their bright beaks, orange feet and black and white coloring, these birds are very cool to look at. And we’ve gotten a lot of questions about them! In this episode, we talk with Don Lyons, an educator and avian ecologist with the Seabird Institut ... Show More

39m 34s

Aug 8

Who invented the English language?

Where did the English language come from? Why do words have silent letters? Why do some people have accents? Why do some words sound similar? Answers to all of your questions about English and words with sociolinguist Erica Brozovsky, host of a PBS digital show called Otherwords. ... Show More

34m 30s

Jul 25

Chameleons, jellyfish and ballerinas! Check out But Why Bites

For today’s episode, we’re doing something a little different! We’re going to be listening to our video series, But Why Bites! (Even without the video part, they’re really cool!) Every other week over on our YouTube channel, we answer one kid question in a short and sweet little ... Show More

14m 2s

Jun 2022

Do I really have a food allergy?

These days it can feel like anyone can be allergic to anything– with sensitivities ranging from common allergies to certain foods and animals to more unusual things, like semen or the chemicals used to treat leather. But is that true–ARE we becoming more allergic to things? What ... Show More

29m 51s

May 2024

Raising inclusive kids: Why food allergies should matter to everyone

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, and part of that is recognizing that even if you or a family member may not have a food allergy, someone you know may have food allergies. I welcome Ina Chung, a food allergy mom, educator, and author of A Kids Book about Food Allergies, who i ... Show More

43m 44s

Aug 2020

155: Oral Allergies + Cross Reactivity: How It Can Trigger Itchiness + Hives w/ Rakhi Roy, MS, RD, LDN

Have you ever hard of oral allergy syndrome? No? Well, you're not alone. My guest today will share some surprising facts about oral allergy syndrome, as well as cross-reactivity within allergies. My guest today, Rakhi Roy Chowdhury, holds a Master’s in Dietetics & Nutrition ... Show More

35m 2s

Oct 2023

The Evidence: Is the world becoming more allergic?

What are allergies and what is the purpose of them? What can we do to try and prevent them? And what are the best ways of accurately and safely diagnosing them?

49m 27s

Jun 2023

Why Allergies Are On The Rise with Professor Theresa MacPhail #374

Pollen counts are rising and more of us are experiencing hay fever symptoms than ever before. From airborne allergens to the food on our plates or the chemicals and plants that touch our skin, around 40% of the global population has some form of allergic disease. By 2030, today’s ... Show More

2h 33m

Apr 2022

How Can Hay Fever Cause Food Allergies?

It turns out that compounds in some raw fruits and vegetables mimic the compounds that cause seasonal allergies, and thus make you itchy when you eat them. Learn more about oral allergy syndrome in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.co ... Show More

4m 4s

Sep 2023

Food Allergies Are On The Rise. Are You Affected?

Food allergies have risen in the United States over the last few decades. Research suggests that 40 years ago the actual prevalence of food allergies was less than 1%. But this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data showing that almost 6% of U.S. ... Show More

12m 43s

Apr 2023

Allergie au soleil : comment l'éviter et la soigner ?

Certaines personnes ne se réjouissent pas du retour du beau temps car elles sont allergiques aux premiers soleils. Voici comment détecter cette allergie, encore appelée lucite estivale bénigne, et comment s'en protéger.

3m 37s