Allergies

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine. The symptoms for adults and children, along with the proper diet, is reviewed in this article.

This article discusses how food impacts asthma. A child’s asthma may be controlled with diet, while an adult's asthma is more difficult. It is still possible to be less symptomatic with the right foods.

Lysozyme is an antibacterial enzyme in body secretions that helps to protect us from infections. It's also present in eggs, where it may cause allergies.

A bite by a lone star tick can cause a red meat allergy in some people. The allergen in meat is alpha-gal. Tick saliva can sensitize a person to this chemical.

Oral allergy syndrome (or pollen food allergy syndrome) is an allergic reaction to food proteins that resemble ones in pollen grains. Hay fever is a common symptom.

Are you allergic to avocado? While relatively uncommon, an avocado allergy can cause a variety of symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening. Here are some facts about this type of allergy.

I discovered the best microfiber sheets that help me sleep better by avoiding allergies from dust mites. Here's my story.

Have you experienced swelling or itching of the mouth, lips, or throat after eating fresh fruit or vegetables? It could be oral allergy syndrome. Read on for everything you need to know.

Histamine has important functions but causes the symptoms of hay fever. It's released from mast cells. Good methods to prevent or reduce hay fever symptoms exist.

Corn allergies and intolerances mean avoiding all sources of corn derivatives. But what happens when you get sick? How do you find safe medication? What do you eat? A guide to all this and more.

Increasing reports in journals and popular magazines show many people to be allergic to the artificial sweetener Splenda. While the allergy varies in intensity, many need to be rushed to the ER.