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.

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

What's Driving the Recent Rise in Food Allergies?

Are DIY Allergy Tests Reliable?

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

Long Term Effects of Taking Allergy Medications

Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?

What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What is the Microbial Diversity Hypothesis?

Common Allergens in the Workplace and How to Avoid Them

Allergic Reactions to Pharmaceutical Drugs

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Allergic Reaction to Skin Products

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

Can Food Allergies Be Genetic?

What are Recombinant Allergens?

Food Allergy and Intolerance Research

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

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite

How Does Milk Allergy Differ from Lactose Intolerance?

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies

Gold (Gold Sodium Thiosulfate) Allergy

Latest Allergies News and Research

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

Common medications impact gut microbiome and promote pathogen growth

The human intestine is home to a dense network of microorganisms, known collectively as the gut microbiome, which actively helps to shape our health.

16 Jul 2025

Hungry bacteria choose food over danger in the human gut

Bacteria that cause intestinal infections typically avoid a stinky chemical - one that can kill them at high enough concentrations - inside human intestines, but they may actually swim toward it when a hearty meal is the reward.

16 Jul 2025

New approach makes mismatched stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients

Advances in blood stem cell transplants now make it possible for people with blood cancers to get safe and effective "mismatched" transplants that will potentially cure their disease, new UVA Cancer Center research reveals. The advances will allow far more people to receive the lifesaving treatment.

15 Jul 2025

McMaster study identifies the most effective and safest treatments for chronic hives

A new international study led by researchers at McMaster University has identified the most effective and safest treatments for people suffering from chronic urticaria, more commonly known as chronic hives.

15 Jul 2025

NIH awards major grant to advance mucormycosis research

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA (TLI) announced today that the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a new grant (P01AI186818) to Dr. Ashraf S. Ibrahim, PhD, a TLI Investigator, a Professor of Medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and a leading authority on mucormycosis pathogenesis.

15 Jul 2025

Nasal antibody spray shields mice from pollen-triggered allergies and asthma

Intranasal delivery of a monoclonal IgG1 antibody targeting mugwort pollen protected mice from allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, without lowering systemic IgE levels. This localized, non-invasive approach dampened Th2 inflammation and preserved healthy airway tissue in sensitized mice.

14 Jul 2025

Monoclonal antibody delivered through the nose blocks hay fever in mice

Approximately 40% of the European population are allergic to pollen, and their symptoms cause an estimated loss of 100 million school- and workdays every year.

11 Jul 2025

Allergies

Overview

Feature Articles

Type of Pollen Allergies

What is Milk Allergy?

Wheat Allergy

What are Pet Allergies?

Old Friends Hypothesis

Are DIY Allergy Tests Reliable?

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

What is Dust Mite Allergy?

Pediatric Allergies

Lupin Allergy

Garlic Allergy

Research on Allergies

Penicillin Allergy

Milk Allergy

Latex Allergy

Epidemiology of Allergies

Tartrazine Allergy

Celery Allergy

Types of Allergy Tests

Long Term Effects of Taking Allergy Medications

Gluten Intolerance / Allergy

Allergy Patch Testing

Diagnosis of Allergies

Tree Nut Allergy

Types of Eye Allergy

Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?

What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Sulfite Allergy

What is the Microbial Diversity Hypothesis?

Formaldehyde Allergy

Seasonal Allergy

Breastfeeding and Allergies

Causes of Allergies

Am I Allergic to Ragweed?

Balsam of Peru Allergy

Sesame Seed Allergy

Soy Allergy

What is Lactose Intolerance?

Perfume Allergy

Nickel Allergy

Common Allergens in the Workplace and How to Avoid Them

Meat Allergy

Allergic Reactions to Pharmaceutical Drugs

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Allergic Reaction to Skin Products

What is Peanut Allergy?

Steps to Reduce Home Allergy

Different Types of Allergies

Chromium Allergy

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Allergies and Genetics

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

Can Food Allergies Be Genetic?

How to Prevent Mold Allergies

Cow’s Milk Allergy Management

Wheat Allergy

Cockroach Allergy

What are Recombinant Allergens?

Mustard Allergy

Food Allergy and Intolerance Research

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

What is Anaphylaxis?

Fruit Allergies

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite

How Does Milk Allergy Differ from Lactose Intolerance?

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies

Gold (Gold Sodium Thiosulfate) Allergy

Cobalt Chloride Allergy

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