Adverse food reactions encompass a broad spectrum of clinical responses that occur after eating, ranging from toxic reactions linked to contaminated or spoiled foods to nontoxic reactions such as food ...

If you've ever had an adverse reaction to something you've eaten or experience ongoing digestive issues, you may wonder if you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity. Though these terms are ...

One is an immune reaction that can turn deadly in minutes. The other is uncomfortable but not.

Food allergy bullying affects up to 60% of school-aged children who have food allergies. It often stems from a lack of understanding about allergies and can include physical taunting with allergens, ...

Food allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a food particle as harmful, triggering the release of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and histamine. Symptoms can include hives, itching, ...

NIH opened its research facility construction grants to for-profit companies and local governments. Who can apply, how much is available, and the key rules. In an AAP survey, 40% of pediatricians said ...

If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it a thousand times: “Does anyone at the table have an allergy or dietary restriction?” It’s become so ubiquitous when eating out that it’s hard to remember a time ...

Some readers may be interested in the upcoming Rooted in Wellness event sponsored by the North Carolina Black Alliance. For more information and to register for this free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

When you think of a healthy diet, chances are that a plate of fried food doesn’t come to mind. The breading and oils involved in fried foods are generally high in sodium and saturated fat, and are low ...

Can adults suddenly develop a new food allergy? I wrote this week about how to protect kids at school from dangerous allergic ...