In Western Europe, Hymenoptera venom allergy (HVA) primarily relates to venoms of the honeybee and the common yellow jacket. In contrast to other allergen sources, only a few major components of ...

Despite federal legislation passed 15 years ago, food labels don’t always alert consumers to allergens that may be present in packaged goods. By Eric Athas When you’re shopping for someone who has a ...

bDepartment of Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatric Allergology and Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD (GRIAC), University Medical Center Groningen, Beatrix Children's Hospital, ...

The smoked salmon and mackerel pate's contain sulphur dioxide and milk which are both not declared in the ingredients list ...

What is an animal allergen? Allergens found in animals are a common cause of allergic reactions. They are caused by the proteins found in an animal's: Household pets such as cats and dogs are the most ...

Spring has sprung and while for the majority it's a glorious time, for one in five Brits it marks the start of allergy season. Pollen isn’t the only allergen that can set off hay fever, indoor ...

People with food allergy must avoid eating the foods they are allergic to as they may react to very small amounts of such foods. Allergenic food left on surfaces or equipment could contaminate another ...

The Th2 immune response, culminating in eosinophilia and IgE production, is not only characteristic of allergy but also of infection by parasitic worms (helminths). Anti-parasite IgE has been ...

Winter may bring cozy nights indoors, but for allergy sufferers, it can also mean a season of sneezing, sniffling, and ...

Dubai chocolate has taken the confectionary world by storm. The viral treat has already caused a global pistachio shortage and spawned a wide range of imitations (and a pink successor in Angel Hair).