Conventional wisdom has held for some time that children who grow up in environments rich with biodiversity—farms, homes with pets, rural settings in general—are less likely to have allergies. The ...

This story originally appeared in the January 2026 issue of Town&Gown magazine. “Oh, my allergies are acting up.” “I think I ...

The best place for a person with seasonal allergies to live will depend on their allergy. For example, a person with spring allergies may be allergic to grass pollen, meaning areas with less grass may ...

A tricky reality is countries differ in the number of official allergens regulators note. While the United Kingdom has a 14 allergens list, there are only nine in the United States. That variation ...

Understanding how to manage your child’s allergies is essential for their comfort. While there are various over-the-counter ...

Many people develop seasonal allergies later in life. New allergies may be triggered by factors such as environmental changes or changes in medications, but the reasons for this are not fully ...

Understanding what it means to live with a food allergy as a kid starts with clear communication. For parents, this means focusing on simple language and modeling “safe” behaviors. A food allergy ...

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Pure oils are nonallergenic because these products do not contain a protein. Consuming highly refined oils developed from major allergenic food sources does not appear to be associated with allergic ...