Food allergies are more prevalent now than ever before, rising nearly 20% between 1997 and 2007 and effecting up to 8% of children under the age of four.

Sep 1, 2010 - Lisa Milordo

Universities around the world study all allergies, including seasonal allergies and those triggered by food and drugs, aimed at finding allergy relief.

Dec 17, 2010 - Shelley Aylesworth-Spink

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network recently released an updated guide, the School Food Allergy Program, to help schools develop food allergy policies.

Nov 13, 2010 - Amanda Kay

A recent study at University of Wurzburg in Germany found that doctors and patients make assumptions about food allergies that affect life quality and may be dangerous.

Dec 18, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Shellfish allergies are common in adults and can be severe, even life threatening. These food allergies can appear suddenly in adults who have never had food allergies.

Mar 19, 2010 - Diane Watkins

Learn how the iPhone can help allergy sufferers with applications for food allergies and helpful apps for Coeliac disease.

Jan 16, 2011 - Kate Le Page

One in three adults and almost 7% of children under five have at lease one food sensitivity - an abnormal, adverse response by the body to certain food ingredients.

Aug 27, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

People with food allergies should exercise caution when eating out to avoid exposure to foods that cause allergic symptoms. Start by choosing the right restaurant.

Nov 6, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

There are many resources for parents and teachers to talk to food allergic children, as well as their friends and classmates, about food allergy.

Jun 21, 2010 - Joanne LaSpina

Food allergies are different to food intolerance, as they usually cause a faster reactions and tend to result in more severe symptoms.

Jun 29, 2010 - Kate Le Page

These days, many felines develop food allergies. Here are some of the best foods to feed a cat that is experiencing negative reactions to its diet.

Jan 3, 2011 - Ian Shoust

These days, many canines develop food allergies. Here are some of the best foods to feed a dog that is experiencing negative reactions to their diet.

Sep 16, 2010 - Ian Shoust

Allergic to shell fish? Maybe not. As many as 30 percent of the U.S. population believe they have a food allergy, yet the true incidences are much smaller.

Jun 24, 2010 - Paula Randolph

Being able to distinguish between a food allergy or a food intolerance can make the difference between extreme or moderate dietary changes.

May 30, 2010 - Theresa Willingham

Easter is filled with dangers for children allergic to milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. There are safe alternatives to help all children enjoy the holiday.

Mar 16, 2010 - Joanne LaSpina

Food allergies are caused by certain proteins in foods against which the body's immune system gives an inappropriate response. Symptoms can be mild or severe.

Dec 14, 2009 - Jitendra Rathod

Being smart in the kitchen and avoiding certain kinds of food can be the quickest way to prevent mold allergy flare-ups.

Oct 16, 2009 - Stephanie Haddad