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Spring and summer are not the only seasons that bring misery to those with allergies. "The end of the pollinating season is good news for everyone with hay fever and similar summer allergies, but those who are sensitive to mold spores may have to wait until the first frost to find relief. Allergy to mold spores can be more of a problem than pollen allergy because mold grows anywhere and is not limited to a single season.

A recent study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood finds that although most people consider rice to be a "hypoallergenic" food with stomach-settling capabilities, the cereal actually can cause a severe allergic reaction.