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Food allergies are more than just a health issue; they’re a quality-of-life issue. They’re also more common than they used to be. To get some answers about what’s behind this increased prevalence, and ...

Early peanut introduction could help to curb allergies in kids, new research suggests. Exposing children to peanuts when they are 4 to 11 months old — instead of waiting until they are 3, as ...

Novo Nordisk is paying $240 million for global rights to a Phase 3-ready drug from Omeros that could rival immune disorder medications currently available from companies such as AstraZeneca, Novartis, ...

A new study offers hope for brain cancer patients facing memory loss from radiotherapy. By blocking a single immune receptor, scientists preserved cognition in mice without dulling the cancer-killing ...

Public health experts worry that downsizing the sprawling FoodNet surveillance system could make it harder to prevent food-borne illnesses. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi The Centers for Disease Control ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new pathway behind life-threatening food allergies. Instead of histamine, a different chemical called leukotrienes drives severe reactions in the gut. These ...

Manoj Dora does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Dr. Inderpal Randhawa remembers acutely the children in the ER suffering from severe allergic reactions triggered by even the smallest exposure to certain foods. A nibble of a peanut or a sip of milk ...

A year ago as he worked toward earning Eagle Scout status, Julian Tolley began brainstorming about how he could incorporate his personal experience and challenges while also helping his community for ...

Food elimination diets are popular for managing conditions like IBS and celiac disease. But experts say they can backfire—and the safest approach depends on how allergic you are. Bagels, which often ...