Reaction formation is a defense mechanism in which people express the opposite of their true feelings, sometimes to an exaggerated extent. For instance, a man who feels insecure about his ...

Allergies are an immune system reaction to substances called allergens. The cause a range of symptoms from a stuffy nose to itchy eyes to difficulty breathing. How long allergies last varies based on ...

Another enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), then turns acetaldehyde into non-toxic acetic acid (vinegar ... an allergic reaction to food if you consume the two together, as alcohol can ...

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1. (Kar Tr/Shutterstock) B.C. Premier David Eby's recent suggestion of potentially halting the import of American alcohol into the province has drawn mixed reactions from industry experts and the ...

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. The latest science supports those concerns, but two ...

Reactions to a recent immunization (vaccine) Most are reactions at the shot site (such as pain, swelling, redness) General reactions (such as a fever or being fussy) may also occur ...

Uric acid is a waste product found in urine. If your body makes too much or doesn't eliminate enough of it, uric acid levels can become too high—a condition known as hyperuricemia. High uric acid ...

U.S. President Donald Trump could slap Canada with tariffs in less than a week.To hit back, B.C.'s premier is floating the idea of halting the import of American alcohol into the province.But as CBC's ...

They patch-tested 13 patients found previously to have positive reactions to lanolin with anhydrous lanolin, salicylic acid (5% ... that reducing the free alcohol content of lanolin decreased ...