Hives are raised, often itchy, red bumps (welts) on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine. They can also appear without cause. When you have an allergic reaction to a substance, your body releases histamine and other chemicals into the blood. This causes itching, swelling, and other symptoms. Hives are a common reaction. Persons with other allergies, such as hay fever, often get hives. When swelling or welts occur around the face, especially the lips and eyes, it is called angioedema.
You're not worthy: Council snubs move to honour British Army's most decorated regiment. By Tim Shipman and Daniel Bates and David Wilkes for the Daily Mail. Updated: 05:17 EDT, 17 December 2009.
Ohio veteran, 91, gets France's highest civilian honor for his military service in WWII. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio â A 91-year-old military veteran in western Ohio has been awarded France's highest civilian honor for his service during World War II. The Springfield News-Sun (http://bit.ly/1f7mE4I ) reports Clarence Devore Jr. was presented with his Legion of Honor medal Tuesday.