Gut health is central to immunity: Roughly 70% of your immune system resides in your digestive tract, directly influencing how your body responds to allergens. The “Gut-Allergy Axis” connects ...

Until recently, scientists had little insight into why food allergens can provoke such a dangerous chain reaction in the body. A new study has uncovered an unexpected source: immune cells in the gut ...

An analysis of ancient DNA and modern disease risk suggests some immune genes may reduce allergy risk rather than increase it.

What Is a Peanut Allergy? You have a peanut allergy when your body’s immune system overreacts to peanuts. Normally, your immune system helps protect you from germs and other harmful substances. But if ...

In today’s world, allergies are nearly unavoidable. For instance, a report from Stanford Medicine suggests that nearly 40 ...

After decades of limited options, allergy care is may no longer a one-size-fits-all treatment approach. As sneezes, coughs, and runny noses take over spring allergy season, researchers are finding a ...

Allergy symptoms depend on the type of allergy but may include sneezing, itchy skin, or swelling. Some allergies can cause anaphylaxis, which can be life threatening and requires immediate treatment.