Allergies

The term allergy encompasses a wide range of conditions; it is not a disease in itself. The term allergy – medically termed hypersensitivity, signifies an exaggerated reaction to foreign substances.

What are Allergies?

The term allergy encompasses a wide range of conditions; it is not a disease in itself.

Are DIY Allergy Tests Reliable?

Can you Treat a Food Allergy by Altering the Gut Microbiome?

Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?

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How Does Milk Allergy Differ from Lactose Intolerance?

What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Food Allergy and Intolerance Research

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

Common Allergens in the Workplace and How to Avoid Them

Can Food Allergies Be Genetic?

Long Term Effects of Taking Allergy Medications

What are Recombinant Allergens?

Allergic Reaction to Skin Products

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite

Allergic Reactions to Pharmaceutical Drugs

What is the Microbial Diversity Hypothesis?

Gold (Gold Sodium Thiosulfate) Allergy

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies

What is Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)?

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

What's Driving the Recent Rise in Food Allergies?

Latest Allergies News and Research

Asthma drug found to prevent food allergy reactions in mice

A drug already FDA-approved for asthma was found to nearly eliminate life-threatening allergic reactions to food allergens in mice - a breakthrough that could lead to new protection for millions of people living with food allergies, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

7 Aug 2025

New clues to how food allergies trigger anaphylaxis

New research in mice reveals that food-induced anaphylaxis is driven by distinct immune pathways involving inflammatory lipids called leukotrienes.

7 Aug 2025

Expanded vaccine screening in emergency departments could benefit underserved populations

About 49% of people are unaware of one or more vaccines recommended for them. Further, 86% have not received one or more of these vaccines.

7 Aug 2025

KAIST researchers link placental inflammation to childhood allergies

It is already well-known that when a mother experiences inflammation during pregnancy, her child is more likely to develop allergic diseases.

7 Aug 2025

Breakthrough in nanoparticle technology could expand access to biologic medicines

In a discovery that could broaden access to next-generation biologic medicines and vaccines, researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) have engineered polymer-based nanoparticles that form with a simple temperature shift-no harsh chemicals, no specialized equipment, and no processing needed.

7 Aug 2025

Children show delayed exposure to respiratory viruses after COVID restrictions

COVID-19 prevention methods such as masking and social distancing also suppressed the circulation of common respiratory diseases, leaving young children lacking immunity to pathogens they otherwise would have been exposed to, a new multi-center clinical research study reveals.

6 Aug 2025

T cells use glucose to strengthen tumor attacking signals

For cancer- and infection-fighting T cells, glucose offers far more than a simple sugar rush.

5 Aug 2025

Study uncovers inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children

A recent multicenter clinical trial has uncovered inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children that occur despite treatment, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

1 Aug 2025

Efficacy of methylprednisolone doses in severe Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Investigators compare efficacy of low- versus high-dose of methylprednisolone in preventing pulmonary lesions in children with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

1 Aug 2025

Updated guideline aims to identify quality improvement opportunities in managing adult sinusitis

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Adult Sinusitis Update today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

31 Jul 2025

Novel insights from lymphoid structures: Lessons from colorectal cancer research

Discover how lymphoid structures and germinal centers provide powerful prognostic insights into colorectal cancer.

From TissueGnostics 31 Jul 2025

Immunocompromised people are susceptible to skin cancer caused directly by beta-HPV

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown for the first time that a type of human papillomavirus (HPV) commonly found on the skin can directly cause a form of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) when certain immune cells malfunction.

30 Jul 2025

Gut microbial metabolites restore hormone-producing cells in obesity

New research from scientists at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine reveals that certain gut microbial byproducts may hold promise as a novel therapy for obesity-associated metabolic complications by restoring critical hormone-producing cells in the intestine.

29 Jul 2025

Hemp seeds: The surprisingly complete protein hiding in plain sight

Researchers reviewed the nutritional and functional potential of industrial hemp seeds, highlighting their complete protein, healthy fat, and fiber content. The review outlines how processing innovations and market forces could make hemp a leading ingredient in plant-based and functional foods.

24 Jul 2025

Forever chemicals cross placenta and breast milk affecting babies’ immunity

New research reveals that tiny amounts of PFAS-widely known as "forever chemicals"-cross the placenta and breast milk to alter infants' developing immune systems, potentially leaving lasting imprints on their ability to fight disease.

23 Jul 2025

Australian study uncovers first potential prophylactic treatment against HTLV-1

Around 10 million people globally live with the life-threatening virus HTLV-1. Yet it remains a poorly understood disease that currently has no preventative treatments and no cure.

21 Jul 2025

Allergies linked to lower lung cancer risk, new study finds

A meta-analysis of nearly 3.9 million participants shows people with allergies have significantly lower odds of developing lung cancer. Allergic rhinitis is particularly protective, while eczema’s effect appears limited to men.

20 Jul 2025

Aluminum vaccines cleared of long-term health risks

Findings from a cohort of 1.2 million children indicate aluminum-adsorbed vaccines do not raise the risk of autism, asthma, or autoimmune diseases.

17 Jul 2025

New monoclonal antibody enhances immune response by selectively targeting Tregs

A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on July 9, 2025, titled "A novel anti-human CD25 mAb with preferential reactivity to activated T regulatory cells depletes them from the tumor microenvironment."

17 Jul 2025

endTB-Q trial highlights importance of individualized regimens

Some patients with highly drug-resistant tuberculosis could benefit from a shorter treatment with fewer drugs while others may warrant more aggressive therapy, according to the findings of a new study led by an international group of researchers including scientists from Harvard Medical School and conducted across six countries in Asia, Africa, and South America.

17 Jul 2025

Allergies

Overview

Feature Articles

Epidemiology of Allergies

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Old Friends Hypothesis

Diagnosis of Allergies

Perfume Allergy

What is Dust Mite Allergy?

What is Peanut Allergy?

Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?

Sesame Seed Allergy

How Does Milk Allergy Differ from Lactose Intolerance?

What are Pet Allergies?

Allergy Patch Testing

What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Food Allergy and Intolerance Research

Sulfite Allergy

What is Milk Allergy?

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

Common Allergens in the Workplace and How to Avoid Them

How to Prevent Mold Allergies

Wheat Allergy

Can Food Allergies Be Genetic?

Balsam of Peru Allergy

Cockroach Allergy

Celery Allergy

Chromium Allergy

Long Term Effects of Taking Allergy Medications

What are Recombinant Allergens?

Garlic Allergy

Meat Allergy

Penicillin Allergy

Allergic Reaction to Skin Products

What is Anaphylaxis?

Steps to Reduce Home Allergy

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite

Research on Allergies

Allergic Reactions to Pharmaceutical Drugs

Causes of Allergies

What is the Microbial Diversity Hypothesis?

Breastfeeding and Allergies

Gold (Gold Sodium Thiosulfate) Allergy

Allergies and Genetics

Seasonal Allergy

Mustard Allergy

Am I Allergic to Ragweed?

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies

Types of Eye Allergy

Allergies in Children

Cow’s Milk Allergy Management

Pediatric Allergies

What is Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)?

Milk Allergy

Types of Allergy Tests

Type of Pollen Allergies

Latex Allergy

Cobalt Chloride Allergy

Different Types of Allergies

Nickel Allergy

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

What is Lactose Intolerance?

Fruit Allergies

Soy Allergy

Gluten Intolerance / Allergy

What's Driving the Recent Rise in Food Allergies?

Formaldehyde Allergy

Wheat Allergy

Tree Nut Allergy

Tartrazine Allergy

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