RFK, Jr., Says Peanut Allergies May Be Tied to Aluminum in Vaccines and Pesticides. Here’s What the Science Says
Strong evidence suggests that food allergies are caused by a lack of exposure to food allergens—not by exposure to toxins
Alpha-Gal Syndrome Explained: The Tick-Borne Allergy Affecting Diets Worldwide
A single tick bite can trigger a bizarre meat allergy—here’s how alpha-gal syndrome is reshaping people’s diets.
Can peanut allergies be cured?
Remarkable new treatments can free millions of kids and adults from the deadly threat of peanut allergy, tackling one of our fastest-growing medical problems
Should You Be on a Gluten-Free Diet?
Unless you have celiac disease, there are few health benefits to a gluten-free diet
Allergens May Make Us Cough and Sneeze by Poking Holes in Airway Cells
The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins and mounts a response
This Ant Has a Sting Worse Than a Fire Ant’s—Here’s How to Avoid It
The Asian needle ant looks ordinary, but its sting can be worse than a fire ant’s and can be dangerous for anyone who has experienced anaphylaxis
Why Seasonal Allergies Are So Miserable
Plants are just trying to reproduce; immune systems are just trying to keep us safe
It’s Not Just You—Seasonal Allergies May Be Getting Worse for Everyone Because of Climate Change
Longer growing seasons and increased pollen production driven by climate change could be aggravating your seasonal allergy symptoms
People with Food Allergies Can Treat Symptoms with Asthma Medication, FDA Decides
New research demonstrates that Xolair, an injectable asthma medication, can reduce severe reactions to peanuts, milk and eggs by dulling an overactive immune response
Helpful gut bacteria seem to reduce allergic disease in kids
In babies, the right combo of gut bacteria might stave off later allergies, so scientists are testing “cocktails” of helpful microbes as therapy
Asthma Drug Still Being Prescribed to Kids Despite Potential Mental Health Risks
The allergy and asthma drug montelukast, also known as Singulair, can cause psychiatric side effects—and researchers aren’t sure why
Stuffy noses are miserable. These nasal congestion treatments actually work
Snotty, stuffy noses are the hallmark of cold and flu season, but some medications and at-home remedies may offer relief