Food allergies involve the immune system's production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) to fight a substance it perceives as foreign.

Food allergy and intolerance may seem like similar conditions, but they are different and affect your health in distinct ways. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ...

Food allergies represent a significant public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide, with highest prevalence in developed countries. Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts ...

A multimillion-pound industry has sprung up promising it can detect sensitivities to certain ingredients with a simple remote finger prick test. But the results can be misleading – and even dangerous ...

Undeclared allergens in food and beverage products can be deadly. So why are allergen-related recalls still happening? What is industry doing to prevent them? And what NPD opportunities are being ...

The rise in food allergies has become a growing health concern across the United States, with recent studies showing that nearly 32 million Americans now live with potentially life-threatening food ...

“One man’s meat is another man’s poison.” - Titus Lucretius Carus My dietician and I recently came to a standstill. A few months ago she asked me, “How many of your food issues are psychosomatic?” “I ...

As an allergy researcher with food allergies, 24-year-old Skylar Sloane can offer a unique perspective to patient care.Sloane ...

As a parent or caregiver for a kid with food allergies, the health journey often means facing unfamiliar and unexpected challenges. Finding out your child has a food allergy can come as a shock, ...

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 ...