Halloween Poisonings Are More than Fear of Tampered Candy
A Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control expert discusses how children and adults can reduce risks of poisoning
Allergies
Few People with Peanut Allergy Tolerate Peanut after Stopping Oral Immunotherapy
Continuing with a modest dose confers more protection, NIH-funded study finds
Junk Food Could Be Responsible for the Food Allergy Epidemic
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
Researchers have found material commonly used for fish allergy testing is unreliable
Changes in Onset of Spring Linked to More Allergies across the US
Public health researchers say climate change is impacting disease burden in our backyards
'Inactive' Ingredients May Not Be, Study Finds
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
Like many other medical conditions, the mechanism of multiple sclerosis remains an enigma
This Immune Cell Function Could Control Deadly Allergic Reactions
Scientists have identified a master control mechanism on mast cells that can prevent the immune system from overreacting in times of stress
DNA-Based Method Detects Trace Amounts of Peanut in Foods
Researchers designed an assay to detect short DNA sequences found in peanut chloroplasts
Link Between Appendicitis and Allergies Discovered
Children with allergies have a lower risk of developing complicated appendicitis, according to a new study