WASHINGTON - A new food allergy drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, potentially lessening the severity of reactions to foods like peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, and cashews.

Lactose intolerance is the most common food sensitivity worldwide. Lactose intolerance and dairy allergy are not the same, but the differences can be misunderstood. How do you know if you are ...

A new study has shed light on why patients with certain rare immune disorders develop severe, food-triggered allergic reactions while others with similar diagnoses do not. The findings, published in ...

Food allergies affect nearly 6 percent of Americans. Here’s how to know if you have one as well as how to manage it if you do. It's important to know the difference between food allergies and food ...

People often remark that allergies run in their family, but the genetic causes have remained unclear. Previous food allergy ...

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD Symptoms of food allergies can include itchy, raised areas and swelling around the mouth.  Common foods that cause allergies include eggs, peanuts, ...

As a parent or caregiver for a kid with food allergies, the health journey often means facing unfamiliar and unexpected challenges. Finding out your child has a food allergy can come as a shock, ...

As cultured meat moves toward commercialization, people want to understand how it impacts health compared to conventional ...