Allergies

When your immune system is used to fighting off allergens, could it better prepare you to battle cancer? Just what is the link between allergies and cancer?

Aside from the beautiful flowers and trees, spring can bring about several rainy days, which may be some people's worse nightmare due to their allergies.

If you have sleep apnea, it's important to know how to manage your allergies so they don't exacerbate the condition. Read on to learn more.

If you're pregnant, you may be wondering what seasonal allergy treatments are safest to use. Read on to learn more.

If you're experiencing uncomfortable allergy symptoms, it might be hard to tell what's triggering them. Here's how to determine if mold might be the cause.

People with seasonal allergies might be finding their symptoms starting earlier in the spring or lingering longer in the fall. This isn't a fluke. Here's why.

Dizziness can be caused by many things including dehydration, ear infections, certain medications, low blood sugar, and anxiety. But what about allergies?

Mold is a type of fungus that when inhaled, can potentially cause serious health problems. But how long does it take for mold exposure to make you sick?

Vitamin C not only helps keep you healthy and robust but may protect against immune system deficiencies. Can it help with your allergies as well?

If you have a seafood allergy, you might think that avoiding fish is enough. Read on to discover the surprising sources of hidden seafood allergens.

Bee pollen, a combination of pollen, honey, enzymes, and other compounds, is touted for its health benefits. So how exactly does bee pollen affect the body?

If you wear gloves every day, the fit and quality of the material could affect your skin health, like causing allergenic symptoms of contact dermatitis.

The FASTER Act requires all manufacturers to identify on their labels if their products contain any sesame.

Health Digest spoke with the experts to get the info you need to identify indoor allergens, reduce their presence, and improve the symptoms of winter allergies.

As implied by the name, allergic asthma is asthma triggered by allergens. Here's everything you need to know about this type of asthma.

Water makes up 60% of the human body and helps it perform its most basic and vital functions. But is it possible to be allergic to water? The answer is yes.

Seeds, soy products, and coconut are a few sources of protein that people can eat on a nut-free vegan diet.

Most people with allergies develop them at a young age, but it's possible to get them when you are older. Either way, they can be managed.

Eggs are a common staple in many households, but this unsuspecting food is one of the most common food allergies for children, and adults can also be affected.

There are many different types of allergic reactions, with a wide range of severity. This is what happens to your body when you have an allergic reaction.

Sneezing episodes may be caused by your environment, like allergies. If sneezing is causing too much discomfort, there are ways to help prevent them.

Latex is one allergen that can be found in places that might surprise you. Therefore, certain precautions must be taken, even with the food handled with latex.

Penicillin allergies can not only be frustrating but also dangerous. It's important to know that allergens can hide in unexpected places, like some foods.

Research shows that a pigment in many fruits and vegetables may help prevent allergy symptoms. But which food should you be eating to get this substance?

Life is much more stressful when your child has a peanut allergy. A recent clinical trial, however, is showing promise in desensitizing allergic reactions.

Anaphylaxis can be fatal, and knowing how to respond to it can save your life or the life of someone around you. Here are some of its unexpected triggers.

Food allergies and intolerances can be hard to distinguish. In this interview, biochemist Dr. Hart explains how to tell them apart.