This is the time of the year when many people find that they have allergic reactions to particular things, and for others, it is that unavoidable time to stock up on tissues and medications that might alleviate the pain and discomfort. But there are things one can do to minimize allergic ...

BRIGHTON, England — British restaurant workers are often misinformed about food allergies, and many don't know it, researchers say. Professor Helen Smith of Brighton & Sussex Medical School in England said food allergies that can cause a variety of symptoms — the most serious, anaphylaxis, can cause death — are common, ...

Spring is in full bloom and many Americans are beginning to experience the discomfort and health problems triggered by allergies. For many, the arrival of spring is not signified by warmer temperatures and blossoming flowers, but by sniffling, sneezing, wheezing, itchy, watery eyes and especially headaches. An allergy is a response ...

One day soon, the best way to escape your allergies might be to get in your car and drive. Ford is preparing to introduce its new C-MAX cars in North American next year — huge news for people with serious allergy problems, ...

If you or a family member are allergic to peanuts, eating dinner out can pose a significant risk. Even if the menu item does not contain peanuts, there could be traces of peanuts from any number of sources — from fries cooked in peanut oil, to cross-contamination from using the ...