Data from nearly 3 million children shows that by age 6, as many as 1 in 20 may develop a food allergy. Researchers ...

A new study from McMaster University involving 2.8 million children around the world has revealed the most important early-life factors that influence whether a child becomes allergic to food.

“Our study highlights that genetics alone cannot fully explain food allergy trends, pointing to interactions – or a ‘perfect storm’ – between genes, skin health, the microbiome and environmental ...

A new study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics examines risk factors for developing food allergy. Researchers from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation ...

The Weist family knows firsthand just how serious a food allergy can be. “My daughter is three and she is allergic to peanuts and sunflower seeds,” Elani Weist said. “My son has had more than 25 ...

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula breaks down a new study in JAMA Pediatrics that examines childhood food ...

Worried you’ll put your baby at risk of a peanut allergy by eating peanut butter during pregnancy? Here’s the truth.

Food allergies affect nearly 6 percent of Americans. Here’s how to know if you have one as well as how to manage it if you do. It's important to know the difference between food allergies and food ...

At one time or another, you've probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some unpleasant gut symptoms if they have dairy. Maybe it's you—food intolerances are ...

At one time or another, you've probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some unpleasant gut symptoms if they have dairy. Maybe it's you — food intolerances are ...