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Pollen Peaks in Fairbanks
Channel 2 NewsPuddles of yellow water and sneezing by people with allergies are evidence of a high pollen count in Fairbanks. Allergy specialist Dr. Timothy Foote of the Tanana Valley Clinic tells the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner that birch pollen peaked at 1,400... -
Seasonal Allergies in Alaska
Channel 2 NewsAre you experiencing itchy and watery eyes? How about constantly sneezing and coughing? Well, you’re not alone because it is officially allergy season in Alaska. With the expected warm-up, allergy season will be in full force and the impact can go...Tags: Physical Conditions, Asthma
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ASD Student Wants Healthy Share of School Lunches' Nutrition Data
Channel 2 NewsDo you know what's in your kid's school lunch? Neither does a Chugiak High School student, who is on a mission to make the Anchorage School District show every ingredient it serves to students -- in a very kid-friendly way. The push for the policy change...Tags: American School for the Deaf, Teaching and Learning, Students, Nutrition, Health and Safety at School
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Ezekiel 4:9 Cereal Recalled for Not Listing Almonds
Channel 2 NewsIf you’re allergic to almonds and eat cereal, then you may want to double check your cupboard. The Food for Life Baking Company issued a recall for its “Ezekial 4:9” cereal affecting the original, golden flax, and cinnamon raisin...Tags: Cinnamon
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Man Dies After Roach-Eating Contest
Suzette LaboyA contestant in a roach-eating contest who downed dozens of live bugs and worms collapsed and died shortly after winning the contest in South Florida, authorities say. About 30 contestants ingested the insects during Friday night's contest at Ben...Tags: Broward County Sheriff's Office, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Deerfield Beach
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Mispackaging Prompts Clif Bars Recall
Channel 2 NewsClif Bars and Co. is recalling some mispackaged products. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation says in a release that the recall covers 6-packs of Coconut Chocolate Chip Cliff Bars that were packaged in White Chocolate Macadamia Clif...Tags: Coconut, Walmart, Target
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Brewer's Yeast Tablets Recalled For Containing Milk Allergens
KTUU.comBrewer’s Yeast tablets are the subject of a partial recall in Alaska due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The tablets’ producer, NOW Foods, has recalled certain...Tags: File Sharing, Product Recalls, Food and Drug Administration
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Food Recall: Safeway Cookies Mislabeled for Undeclared Allergens
Channel 2 NewsThere’s another food recall, and this time its for Safeway cookies that were mislabeled for undeclared allergens, according to State Dept. of Environmental Conservation. DEC said Safeway snack artist sugar-free bite-sized chocolate chip cookies are...Tags: Biscuits, Safeway Inc.
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Allergy Season: Check Pollen and Mold Counts
The Municipal Department of Health and Human Services has begun reporting pollen and mold counts for Anchorage for the 2012 allergy season. You can get reports from a recorded telephone message and on the municiapl website. The Municipality conducts...
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Alaska Allergy Season: Birch Tree Pollen Blamed as Greening Up Builds
Channel 2 NewsAll that greening up is causing this year’s allergy season to intensely build, according to an expert at The Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska. Dr. Jeffrey Demain, the center’s director, said while the season got off to a slow...Tags: Asthma, Nose
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Genetically Engineered Salmon Move One Step Closer to Human Consumption
Channel 2 NewsThe U.S. Senate moved the country one step closer Thursday afternoon to something that the world has never seen before: approving a genetically modified, or GM, animal for human consumption. The Senate passed a bill approving reauthorization of the...Tags: Science and Technology, Elections, Lifestyle and Leisure, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Politics
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Spring Snow Melts Leave Dust Across Anchorage
Channel 2 NewsAs spring snow melts continue, the dirt that is left behind can make spring a challenging season for some Alaskans. Air quality in Anchorage has been "moderate" for the past few days, posing a moderate health concern for people who may be unusually...Tags: Respiratory Disease, Symptoms, Air Pollution, Asthma, Environmental Issues
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