An allergic reaction happens when your immune system defends against substances that otherwise wouldn’t pose a threat to your body. Common allergens include pollen, mold, and certain foods. Your ...

At one time or another, you've probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some unpleasant gut symptoms if they have dairy. Maybe it's you — food intolerances are ...

Many people believe they have a penicillin allergy, but up to 90% are not actually allergic. Side effects like nausea are often mistaken for a true allergic reaction. An allergist can perform tests to ...

Experts from the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital share how to recognize seasonal allergies in kids, manage symptoms at home and know when it’s time to call the doctor.

An allergy involves a mild to life threatening immune response to an external substance. A sensitivity, on the other hand, is typically a milder reaction associated with difficulty digesting food. An ...

(CNN) — The arrival of spring is traditionally associated with allergies, but the crisp air brought on by autumn’s cooler weather doesn’t necessarily mean everyone can take a breath of relief. For ...

Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on the very meal you just enjoyed. You begin to feel excruciating itchiness, ...

Pollen and mold counts are gathered daily using a Burkard Spore Trap on a roof. Certified counter Dr. Steven manually analyzes the slide to identify and count species. Data shows tree allergy season ...

The Health Secretary pointed to his own experience with food allergies and why he thinks early exposure in childhood isn't ...

Jennifer Koplin receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. She is a member of the Executive Committee for the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE), ...