Introducing potentially allergic foods early on may actually help reduce the risk of developing a life-changing allergy.

Seasonal allergies are incredibly common, and yet they often don’t get the same level of attention or consideration as a cold or flu. “Oh, it’s just allergies!” we exclaim to a friend or coworker when ...

Allergic reactions are a serious condition many Americans face due to an abnormal immune response in the body that, in some cases, can result in death. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune ...

Allergy shots gradually increase allergen amounts to help your body build tolerance. Allergy shots can improve long-term allergy symptoms but require commitment to a schedule. Sublingual therapy is an ...

With over 32 million Americans facing food allergies, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and FDA Chief Makary explore microbiome solutions ...

A penicillin allergy can cause symptoms such as hives, shortness of breath, and areas of swelling. In some cases, it may also lead to anaphylaxis, a life threatening condition that causes low blood ...

What Is a Tree Nut Allergy? Tree nut allergies are when your body’s immune system overreacts to proteins found in nuts that grow on trees, such as almonds, cashews, and walnuts. Your immune system ...

What if instead of temporarily relieving your allergies with medication, you could train your immune system to stop overreacting to your allergens altogether? That's the idea behind ...

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Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious, but other types of conjunctivitis, such as viral or bacterial, are. People can take steps to prevent transmission of the contagious types. These steps ...

Researchers have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). And in an early parallel study in humans, ...