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, ...

Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome, known as FPIES, affects an estimated 90,000 people in the U.S. – about 5 in 1,000 children and 2 in 1,000 adults – and most parents have never heard of it.

SAN ANTONIO — South Texas loves to eat! But in today's Healthy SA, we find out that knowing the difference between food allergies and sensitivities could allow you to eat that food you once thought ...

Sweet summertime is a season to gather with friends and family for a BBQ or potluck, but for some people with dietary restrictions, coming together for a meal can be a point of anxiety and stress.

Food allergies have risen in the United States over the last few decades. Research suggests that 40 years ago the actual prevalence of food allergies was less than 1%. But this year, the Centers for ...

It’s crucial to understand the distinction between a food allergy and a food intolerance, as allergies involve an immune system response that can be life-threatening, while intolerances are digestive ...

If and when my youngest daughter starts a heavy metal band, she already has the name: Death Nutz. She came up with this one day when, shortly after being diagnosed ...

Food reactions in Indian children are showing up more often than they used to. Sometimes as rashes. Sometimes as tummy trouble. Sometimes more seriously, in schools and clinics. Whether this is a true ...

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 ...