In demonstrating that a group of calcium ion channels play a crucial role in triggering inflammatory responses, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have not only solved a ...

It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health ...

One of the big mysteries in food allergy is why two people with similar levels of peanut specific antibodies can react so differently. It turns out the answer may be in the mouth and gut's bacteria. A ...

Some people have an allergic reaction to chemotherapy. Allergic reactions can range from mild skin irritation to life threatening anaphylaxis. To avoid this, your care team will monitor you during and ...

Asthma is a chronic respiratory illness that can get triggered by dust, pollens and other allergens. Allergic asthma is the condition in which asthma attacks specifically get precipitated by allergen ...

An anesthesia allergy occurs when a person experiences an allergic reaction if they receive certain anesthetic medications. Sometimes, these reactions can be severe. Anesthesia is a group of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Unless you've gotten stung by a bee and had a bad reaction, you probably don't know if you're allergic to ...

A 2021 study concluded pollen season in North America is 20 days longer over a 30-year period from 1990 to 2018.

Cat allergies affect millions of people. Experts explain how to manage symptoms without necessarily giving up a pet ...