Food allergies affect nearly 6 percent of Americans. Here’s how to know if you have one as well as how to manage it if you do. It's important to know the difference between food allergies and food ...

A rash around a child's mouth is not usually not due to food allergies. It is usually due to skin irritation, viruses, or bacterial infections. However, the rash around your child's mouth might be due ...

In this week's episode of "Beyond the Headlines," we talk about food allergies and auto immune disorders, like celiac disease. Food allergy is a serious medical condition affecting up to 15 million ...

Food allergies in children are rising globally. Doctors explain why allergies are increasing, early warning signs parents ...

Peanuts and soy are two of the nine most common allergens in the United States, according to Food Allergy Research & Education. It's believed that about 6.2 million Americans have a peanut allergy, ...

A new study published in the December issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI)found a higher likelihood of anaphylaxis, or severe and/or life-threatening allergic reactions than ...

Doctors prescribe EpiPen (epinephrine injection) to treat anaphylaxis from any cause, including food and medication allergies. Use EpiPen as soon as symptoms start or just after exposure to a known ...

A close-up of a lone star tick, which has eight hairy brown legs, a bulbous brown body, a tiny white splotch on its back, and a small elongated head. Bites from the lone star tick can cause allergies ...

Soy milk doesn’t cause brain fog on its own. But if you have an allergy or sensitivity, consuming soy may cause symptoms that include brain fog. You can also develop brain fog for other reasons. Brain ...

Cashew nut allergies are rising fastest, prompting Japan to move cashews from “recommended” to mandatory allergen labelling. Macadamia (18.8%), pistachio (14.0%) and cashew (13.3%) nuts cause the ...

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...