Researchers found that a simple, gradual exposure to peanuts helped children with peanut allergies build tolerance.

The "very exciting" results have been hailed as "a huge step forward". The post Scientists develop new way to treat ...

Naga Munchetty has been speaking to Dr Chris Smith and allergy specialist Dr Pamela Ewan to investigate the science of allergies. Dr Chris Smith says the standard definition of an allergy is “an ...

Findings suggest a safe, inexpensive, and effective pathway for allergists to treat children who already tolerate at least half a peanut.

Some people allergic to peanuts can tolerate small amounts. While for others, any exposure can be deadly. For decades, all these patients have been lumped together with the same management option ...

New research found that supplementing maternal diet with α-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, can reduce the development of food allergy and anaphylaxis in newborn mice.   The prevalence of food allergy ...