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Probiotics are not only good for boosting gut health but a recent study suggests they may also reduce food allergy symptoms ...

If your immune system overreacts to pollen or other allergens, a diet rich in compounds that boost immune health and reduce inflammation could reduce symptoms.

Researchers have discovered a new cell type that appears to drive life-threatening food allergies and may help explain why some people get severe allergic reactions and others do not. Reporting their ...

The Food Allergy Fund (FAF) today convened scientists, investors, policymakers, and advocates at its annual Summit in New ...

With over 32 million Americans battling food allergies, health advocates and officials are looking for the root cause — which includes looking into microbiomes. The Food Allergy Fund (FAF) hosted a ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Giving infants vitamin D in the first year of life held no major advantage in preventing allergies, although there were trends in that direction, the large VITALITY trial showed. Among ...