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.

Cobalt Chloride Allergy

Balsam of Peru Allergy

What is the Microbial Diversity Hypothesis?

Soy Allergy

Different Types of Allergies

Food Allergy and Intolerance Research

What are Recombinant Allergens?

Gold (Gold Sodium Thiosulfate) Allergy

Sulfite Allergy

Latex Allergy

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

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Common Allergens in the Workplace and How to Avoid Them

What's Driving the Recent Rise in Food Allergies?

Epidemiology of Allergies

Allergic Reaction to Skin Products

What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Tree Nut Allergy

Wheat Allergy

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

How Does Milk Allergy Differ from Lactose Intolerance?

Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite

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

Cockroach Allergy

Allergic Reactions to Pharmaceutical Drugs

Types of Allergy Tests

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Are DIY Allergy Tests Reliable?

Meat Allergy

Diagnosis of Allergies

Perfume Allergy

Allergies and Genetics

Am I Allergic to Ragweed?

Tartrazine Allergy

What is Dust Mite Allergy?

Cow’s Milk Allergy Management

Nickel Allergy

How to Prevent Mold Allergies

Celery Allergy

Steps to Reduce Home Allergy

What are Allergies?

Penicillin Allergy

Allergies in Children

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Research on Allergies

Allergy Patch Testing

What is Lactose Intolerance?

What is Anaphylaxis?

Mustard Allergy

Gluten Intolerance / Allergy

Garlic Allergy

Long Term Effects of Taking Allergy Medications

Seasonal Allergy

What are Pet Allergies?

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies

Wheat Allergy

Fruit Allergies

Lupin Allergy

Types of Eye Allergy

What is Peanut Allergy?

Milk Allergy

Type of Pollen Allergies

Formaldehyde Allergy

Pediatric Allergies

What is Milk Allergy?

Causes of Allergies

Breastfeeding and Allergies

Sesame Seed Allergy

Chromium Allergy

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

Can Food Allergies Be Genetic?

Latest Allergies News and Research

GLP-1 therapy linked to slower biological aging processes

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications have gained widespread attention for effectively treating obesity, lowering blood sugar and decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

2 Jun 2026

Gladstone receives NIAID grant to establish the Center for PhAIge Therapy

When a bacterial infection stops responding to antibiotics, doctors have few options to treat it. Phages-viruses that naturally infect and kill bacteria-have long intrigued clinicians as a potential weapon against these infections.

2 Jun 2026

Cross-reactive T cells target measles and dangerous Nipah viruses

T cells are some of the immune system's most important warriors. They can stop tumor growth and even fight off severe infections.

2 Jun 2026

Review explores diagnosis and management of perioperative anaphylaxis during anesthesia

Perioperative anaphylaxis is a rare, life‑threatening condition during anesthesia. The unique setting – multiple drugs, patient draping, and altered physiology – causes higher mortality than anaphylaxis elsewhere.

29 May 2026

PET microplastics remain in lungs and worsen respiratory tract inflammation

Microplastics (MP) are the subject of intensive medical research, but little is yet known about their effects on the immune system.

29 May 2026

True toll of long COVID may be double that of current estimates, research shows

The true toll of long COVID may be double that of current estimates and hidden from current surveillance systems that rely on capturing diagnostic codes, according to new research led by Mass General Brigham.

27 May 2026

Silica nanoparticles dampen early allergy signals in mouse mast cells

This in vitro study found that negatively charged SiO2 nanoparticles suppressed antigen-induced degranulation and activation-marker changes in IgE-sensitized mouse bone marrow-derived mast cells. By contrast, mTiO2 nanoparticles showed cytotoxic and pro-inflammatory effects, including enhanced DNP-induced IL-6 release, suggesting nanoparticle composition can shape early allergic immune responses.

24 May 2026

Specialized care helps child thrive despite chronic swallowing disorder

Today, 11-year-old Logan Fitzpatrick of Malverne, New York, spends his time playing baseball, practicing tae kwon do, painting, and cheering on the Mets and the Islanders.

22 May 2026

New oral antiviral drug candidate targets measles and Croup syndrome

A new oral antiviral drug candidate has been developed for the treatment of diseases caused by orthoparamyxoviruses, such as measles and Croup syndrome, according to a study published by researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research at Georgia State University.

22 May 2026

New genetic roadmap offers targeted treatment for rare inflammatory disorder

Not all broken genes fail in the same way: some simply stop working, while others interfere with what still works.

22 May 2026

Bacterial sexually transmitted infections reach highest level in a decade

The latest Annual Epidemiological Reports from ECDC indicate a surge in bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Europe.

21 May 2026

New vaccine approach targets broad protection against arenavirus infections

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have discovered that combining key vaccine ingredients could give the body the tools it needs to fight the entire family of arenaviruses with a single vaccine.

21 May 2026

Bedfont® Scientific targets international growth at EAACI Congress 2026

Bedfont® Scientific Ltd., an innovative leader in the medical breath analysis industry with almost 50 years of experience, is pleased to join thousands of healthcare experts at this year’s European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress 2026 at stand I03 to showcase its NObreath® and Gastrolyzer® range of non-invasive breath analysis devices.

From NObreath 20 May 2026

Severe asthma patients often face multiple overlooked health conditions

Most people living with severe asthma are also battling other health conditions that go under the radar, a major new study has found.

20 May 2026

GLP-1 weight loss medications linked to significant drop in asthma flares

New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) shows the use of the new GLP-1 class of obesity drugs in people with asthma is associated with a 26 % fall in the number of asthma exacerbations and a 14% drop in use of asthma inhaler reliever use. The study is by Simon Høj and Dr Kjell Erik Julius Håkansson, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark and colleagues.

15 May 2026

New compound shows promise as single-dose malaria treatment

A Portland State University-led research team has developed a novel chemical compound that shows promise for the treatment and prevention of malaria, one of the world's deadliest diseases.

13 May 2026

Slow and steady wins: Low-dose peanut immunotherapy safely desensitizes 82% of preschoolers in landmark trial

A Swedish randomized trial found that slow up-dosing peanut oral immunotherapy with a low maintenance dose helped 82% of preschool children achieve sustained peanut tolerance after three years. The approach proved safer than conventional protocols, with severe reactions uncommon and strong family adherence throughout treatment.

10 May 2026