Pollen allergies, also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, are a norm and a state that affects a lot of people across the globe. They appear when your immune system reacts too strongly to the ...

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Everyone loves big, beautiful sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), right? These stunning North American native flowers are great for bees, can be used to make tasty snacks, and can even help to clean soil.

If so, you may have a pollen allergy-one of the most common types of seasonal allergies. A confirmed diagnosis from a board-certified allergist is the first step to helping you enjoy the outdoors ...

Palynology is the science of pollen. It is an inter-disciplinary science, bringing together geography, earth science, plant biology and ecology. Because each plant species produces a distinctive type ...

Allergies to the pollen of trees and plants are common. But sometimes those allergies can progress and cause a reaction to eating particular raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes. As the days ...

A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t need to worry about.

While "cedar fever" may sound like some exotic disease, it's actually an allergic reaction to the pollen released by Ashe juniper trees, which are also known as mountain cedars. These trees ...