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Junk Food Could Be Responsible for the Food Allergy Epidemic

June 10, 2019

A protein that is found in abundance in junk foods may be contributing to the rise of food allergy cases in children

Fishy Diagnostics for Food Allergy Testing

April 15, 2019

Researchers have found material commonly used for fish allergy testing is unreliable

Changes in Onset of Spring Linked to More Allergies across the US

March 29, 2019

Public health researchers say climate change is impacting disease burden in our backyards

'Inactive' Ingredients May Not Be, Study Finds

March 14, 2019

Most pills contain compounds with potential to cause allergic reactions or discomfort in some patients

Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis: Study Reveals a New Link

February 27, 2019

Like many other medical conditions, the mechanism of multiple sclerosis remains an enigma

This Immune Cell Function Could Control Deadly Allergic Reactions

February 15, 2019

Scientists have identified a master control mechanism on mast cells that can prevent the immune system from overreacting in t...

DNA-Based Method Detects Trace Amounts of Peanut in Foods

September 5, 2018

Researchers designed an assay to detect short DNA sequences found in peanut chloroplasts

Link Between Appendicitis and Allergies Discovered

August 13, 2018

Children with allergies have a lower risk of developing complicated appendicitis, according to a new study

New Findings Suggest Allergic Responses May Protect Against Skin Cancer

July 18, 2018

The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest ne...

Scientists Develop a New Test to Safely and Accurately Diagnose Peanut Allergies

May 3, 2018

The simple blood test is five times more cost-efficient compared to the oral food challenge—the standard food allergy t...

Study: Vaccine Suppresses Peanut Allergies in Mice

April 12, 2018

U-M researchers aim to develop a new immunotherapy that could alter the immune reactions to food. The result: extended relief...

Animal Study Shows How to Retrain the Immune System to Ease Food Allergies

February 23, 2018

Nanoparticles are used to deliver a therapeutic payload that quells an allergic reaction

Here's How Stress May Be Making You Sick

January 12, 2018

Certain types of stress interact with immune cells and regulate how these cells respond to allergens, ultimately causing phys...

Guidelines Say No Special Precautions Needed for Flu Shots for People Allergic to Eggs

December 20, 2017

No greater risk of reaction than for those without an allergy

Researchers Identify Six Genes Driving Peanut Allergy Reactions

December 6, 2017

Results represent important step forward for new therapies and treatments

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