It used to be that the only way for people with food allergies to prevent a serious allergic reaction (like anaphylaxis) was to avoid that food completely. Unfortunately, even when a person does their ...

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 ...

Food allergies, immune-mediated adverse reactions to specific foods, have become increasingly prevalent, affecting both children and adults worldwide. Hospital admissions due to food-induced ...

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Researchers have discovered a never-before-identified type of memory B cell, an immune cell that ‘remembers’ what a person is allergic to, potentially opening the door to new therapeutics to treat ...

The gastrointestinal tract is continuously exposed to foreign antigens in food and commensal microbes that have the potential to induce adaptive immune responses for food allergies. Upon genetic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy. Two weeks ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved Xolair ...

Airlines, restaurants and hotels are all making travel easier for people with sensitivities to foods like peanuts, wheat and milk, but it’s still critical to be your own advocate. By Lisa McCarty For ...

Xolair is a branded injectable medication used to treat allergic asthma, chronic hives, and rhinosinusitis. It’s recently been approved to manage food allergies, reducing the risk of serious reactions ...