Allergies are common and can be triggered by pollen, dust, pet dander, certain foods, or seasonal changes. Symptoms often include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, or skin rashes. While medications ...

Allergy immunotherapy works by gradually exposing the immune system to allergens to reduce sensitivity. Allergy shots have a build-up phase of three to six months and a maintenance phase of three to ...

LA JOLLA, CA—Allergic to peanuts? Bees? Pollen? Cockroaches? There's a shot for that. Each year, around 2.6 million Americans receive allergy immunotherapies, commonly called "allergy shots." These ...

Researchers identify three new proteins that the body uses to determine ‘safe’ foods, helping understand food tolerance and allergy. In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream ...

In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream cone, it doesn't seem like your body is pulling off a biological miracle. But it is. That cookie is not you—yet when you put it in ...

It used to be that the only way for people with food allergies to prevent a serious allergic reaction (like anaphylaxis) was to avoid that food completely. Unfortunately, even when a person does their ...

SEATTLE — As seasons change, many people find themselves battling the uncomfortable symptoms of allergies. In fact, one in three adults and one in four kids experience seasonal allergies — that's ...

Prevention and emergency preparedness are the two pillars of managing food allergies. Here’s how to put them in place for your child’s safety. When your child has food allergies, sending them to ...

Every year, allergy season means the sniffles, congestion, itchy, runny eyes and constant sneezing. And every year, you probably promise yourself that this is the year you’ll find a remedy for your ...

Some people also swear that honey, especially the local kind, helps with their seasonal allergies. But there’s limited evidence that honey can counteract the effects of pollen, a powdery substance ...

With the holiday season comes festive meals, food-centered celebrations and treats. For individuals with food allergies, this time of year brings additional risk. Whether you’re managing your own food ...