India, July 27 -- Benadryl is often resorted to for bringing relief to allergy symptoms. But lately, with concerns around its safety, many are doubting Benadryl, which was once a household name for decades. As people are thinking twice, they are also seeking safer alternatives.

In a New York Times report, dated July 15, experts revealed that Benadryl, which is an antihistamine used for allergy symptoms, may not be the safest option anymore, given how it affects brain health primarily. There are several concerns about negative side effects and even long-term neurodegenerative disease.

The main reason it was popular before was because of its immediate effect on the allergy symptoms.

Dr Anna Wolfson, an allergist at Massachusetts General ...