The male pine cones, which dangle at the ends of lower branches, have many pollen sacks that produce and hold pollen. As the male cones mature, they nurture the pollen grains. Then, on sunny, windy ...

A report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Raleigh seventh in "Allergy Capitals" nationally.

Days like today tend to feel worse because of the weather setup. When it’s dry, pollen sticks around in the air longer, and with lighter winds, it just kind of hangs there instead of getting blown ...

According to the latest pollen count, tree pollen is the main contributor in the area. While current levels may cause frustration for allergy sufferers, this is only the beginning of the spring pollen ...

Marshall said visible pollen, such as the kind seen coating cars and surfaces, is not the primary concern. It is the airborne particles that pose the greatest health impact.

Imagine trying to tell identical twins apart just by looking at their fingerprints. That's how challenging it can be for scientists to distinguish the tiny powdery pollen grains produced by fir, ...

Pollen allergy symptoms can really wipe you out with a host of miserable issues. Here's how to recognize pollen, manage ...