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.

Old Friends Hypothesis

The "old friends" hypothesis was proposed by Graham Rook in 2003 as an alternative to or refinement of the hygiene hypothesis, originally brought forward by Strachan in 1989 as an explanation for the rise in allergic disease.

What is Dust Mite Allergy?

Are DIY Allergy Tests Reliable?

Lupin Allergy

What is Milk Allergy?

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite

Pediatric Allergies

Perfume Allergy

Balsam of Peru Allergy

Common Allergens in the Workplace and How to Avoid Them

Gluten Intolerance / Allergy

Penicillin Allergy

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Allergic Reactions to Pharmaceutical Drugs

What's Driving the Recent Rise in Food Allergies?

Diagnosis of Allergies

Steps to Reduce Home Allergy

Epidemiology of Allergies

Food Allergy and Intolerance Research

Causes of Allergies

What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What are Pet Allergies?

Allergic Reaction to Skin Products

Allergies and Genetics

What is Anaphylaxis?

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Wheat Allergy

Sesame Seed Allergy

Sulfite Allergy

Am I Allergic to Ragweed?

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

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Meat Allergy

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Fruit Allergies

Tree Nut Allergy

Cobalt Chloride Allergy

Celery Allergy

Cockroach Allergy

Seasonal Allergy

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

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

Allergies in Children

Types of Allergy Tests

Gold (Gold Sodium Thiosulfate) Allergy

Chromium Allergy

What are Allergies?

Milk Allergy

Long Term Effects of Taking Allergy Medications

Soy Allergy

How to Prevent Mold Allergies

Mustard Allergy

Can Food Allergies Be Genetic?

Latex Allergy

Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?

Research on Allergies

Types of Eye Allergy

Type of Pollen Allergies

Garlic Allergy

Tartrazine Allergy

How Does Milk Allergy Differ from Lactose Intolerance?

What are Recombinant Allergens?

What is Lactose Intolerance?

Different Types of Allergies

Breastfeeding and Allergies

Allergy Patch Testing

Cow’s Milk Allergy Management

What is the Microbial Diversity Hypothesis?

Nickel Allergy

Formaldehyde Allergy

Wheat Allergy

What is Peanut Allergy?

Latest Allergies News and Research

New HIV vaccine shows unprecedented success in primate studies

A groundbreaking new HIV vaccine has shown unprecedented success in primates-and data published in Nature suggest the vaccine has the potential to protect humans from developing HIV infection and AIDS.

30 Jun 2026

New anti-lipid antibodies could improve diagnosis of Lyme disease

Lyme disease can be easiest to treat in its earliest stages, but current tests often miss infections during that critical window and cannot tell whether bacteria are still present or were cleared years ago.

30 Jun 2026

Nasal viruses may drive allergic rhinitis, and ribavirin shows early promise as a targeted spray treatment

Nasal commensal viruses may worsen allergic rhinitis by activating type I IFN-linked neutrophils and NET formation. Ribavirin reduced nasal viral abundance and improved symptoms in mice and in a small phase 2 trial.

28 Jun 2026

New discovery sheds light on how the human body controls Salmonella infections

Salmonella, an infection that causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain, is the most common form of bacterial food poisoning in the U.S., sickening more than a million people each year.

26 Jun 2026

Impact of climate change on pollen levels is already being felt - Nutritionist shares simple kitchen remedies to ease symptoms

Hay fever sufferers across the UK are facing longer and more intense allergy seasons, as new research reveals the impact of climate change on pollen levels is already being felt.

26 Jun 2026

Scientists identify genes linking air pollution to severe asthma

For many people with asthma, air-quality advisories are harbingers of worsening symptoms. But for reasons science has struggled to explain, the extent to which pollution exacerbates asthma varies widely from person to person.

24 Jun 2026

Gut fungi play key role in pediatric allergic diseases development

Two new studies jointly published in Nature: The Clinical Microbiome reveal that certain species of fungi in the gut play a key role in the development of immune dysregulation and some pediatric allergic diseases - and may be promising targets for new therapies.

23 Jun 2026

Autonomous medical AI outperforms doctors in simulated EHR cases

MIRA, an autonomous AI agent tested in a sandboxed electronic health record, diagnosed 574 real emergency department cases with 88.9% accuracy and outperformed physicians in a matched 311-case comparison. The system ordered tests, generated medication plans, and made admission decisions in simulation, but the authors stress that prospective validation, governance, and physician oversight are still essential.

21 Jun 2026

Emergency departments could help boost annual flu vaccination rates

A University of California, Riverside-led study of more than 3,200 emergency department (ED) patients across the United States found that while awareness of influenza vaccination is widespread, most adults seen in EDs are not up to date on their annual flu vaccine.

17 Jun 2026

WashU study identifies shared target for a new diarrhea vaccine

The bacteria enterotoxigenic E. coli and Shigella together cause hundreds of millions of infections each year and are among the leading causes of diarrheal death, especially in children.

17 Jun 2026

Sidewalk yeast species could lead to eco-friendly mosquito traps

An orange-colored yeast species isolated from a Baltimore sidewalk several years ago could be the basis of eco-friendly mosquito traps that reduce malaria transmission, according to a new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

17 Jun 2026

Just ten viral particles can infect cows with bird flu

Just 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu that caused hundreds of influenza outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle can cause infection in cows, a new study shows.

15 Jun 2026

New mRNA flu vaccine offers broader protection against influenza strains

A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that an investigational mRNA influenza vaccine helps the immune system recognize a wider range of influenza viruses than today's standard flu shot, offering stronger and potentially longer-lasting protection.

15 Jun 2026

Phase 3 study of in vivo CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema successfully completed

Researchers from Amsterdam UMC, in collaboration with other hospitals, have successfully completed the first-ever Phase 3 study of an in vivo CRISPR therapy.

13 Jun 2026

No link between cat ownership and asthma flare-ups in children

A study of over 30,000 children reveals no link between cat exposure and asthma outcomes, challenging previous concerns about pet ownership and asthma control.

12 Jun 2026

Living with cats does not worsen childhood asthma outcomes

Children with asthma and allergies who live with one or more cats do not experience worse asthma outcomes than children without cats at home.

10 Jun 2026

Study finds indoor cats do not trigger child asthma flares

Asthma is the most common chronic disease and one of the main causes of hospitalization among children. The Global Asthma Network has estimated that its global prevalence is 9.1% for children and 11.0% for adolescents, but this percentage varies greatly between countries, regions, and environments.

10 Jun 2026

Experimental two‑in‑one vaccine shows success in human LASSARAB trial

Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Maryland School of Medicine have reported encouraging results from the first human clinical trial of LASSARAB, an experimental vaccine designed to protect against Lassa fever and rabies in a single formulation.

9 Jun 2026

$3.8 million grant funds study on early lung immune responses to tuberculosis

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team was awarded a 5-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study early immune responses in the lung and how they influence tuberculosis infection outcomes.

8 Jun 2026

Early egg introduction reduces childhood allergy rates in Australia

Australian guidelines recommending egg be introduced into a child's diet in the first year of life has seen the number of children with egg allergy drop by 17 per cent, researchers have found.

8 Jun 2026

Allergies

Overview

Feature Articles

What is Milk Allergy?

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite

Pediatric Allergies

Perfume Allergy

Balsam of Peru Allergy

Common Allergens in the Workplace and How to Avoid Them

Gluten Intolerance / Allergy

Penicillin Allergy

Allergic Reactions to Pharmaceutical Drugs

What's Driving the Recent Rise in Food Allergies?

Diagnosis of Allergies

Steps to Reduce Home Allergy

Epidemiology of Allergies

Food Allergy and Intolerance Research

Causes of Allergies

What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What are Pet Allergies?

Allergic Reaction to Skin Products

Allergies and Genetics

What is Anaphylaxis?

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Wheat Allergy

Sesame Seed Allergy

Sulfite Allergy

Am I Allergic to Ragweed?

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

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Meat Allergy

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Fruit Allergies

Tree Nut Allergy

Cobalt Chloride Allergy

Celery Allergy

Cockroach Allergy

Seasonal Allergy

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

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

Allergies in Children

Types of Allergy Tests

Gold (Gold Sodium Thiosulfate) Allergy

Chromium Allergy

What are Allergies?

Milk Allergy

Long Term Effects of Taking Allergy Medications

Soy Allergy

How to Prevent Mold Allergies

Mustard Allergy

Can Food Allergies Be Genetic?

Latex Allergy

Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?

Research on Allergies

Types of Eye Allergy

Type of Pollen Allergies

Garlic Allergy

Tartrazine Allergy

How Does Milk Allergy Differ from Lactose Intolerance?

What are Recombinant Allergens?

What is Lactose Intolerance?

Different Types of Allergies

Breastfeeding and Allergies

Allergy Patch Testing

Cow’s Milk Allergy Management

What is the Microbial Diversity Hypothesis?

Nickel Allergy

Formaldehyde Allergy

Wheat Allergy

What is Peanut Allergy?

Latest Allergies News and Research

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