DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve been invited to a casual backyard party for a low-country boil. I’d like to attend and spend time with my friends, but my shellfish allergy means I can’t partake of the food.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Previous research relied on self-reported data, but this study used skin prick testing and serum-specific IgE.

A woman has captured the terrifying moment she gave her boyfriend a bite of food—only to realize that he's allergic. Dhaniela Marrero, who goes by Mimi, was enjoying a meal out with her boyfriend, ...

Food allergies represent complex immunological responses to specific proteins in food, and seafood allergens have emerged as a significant clinical concern worldwide. Reactions to seafood, including ...

Seasonal allergies happen when your body's immune system overreacts to ordinarily harmless things in the environment, like pollen. This overreaction can cause symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, ...

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), millions of Americans have food allergies or food sensitivities. Food sensitivities can range from mild reactions to potentially ...

New York doctor Doreen Benary, 41, is suing Singapore Airlines after allegedly suffering an allergic reaction to a shrimp meal on a flight from Frankfurt, Germany to New York. Associated Press The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More adults vs. children/adolescents had shellfish-induced anaphylaxis; the opposite was found for fish-induced ...

Just a few months ago, you were happily munching on shrimp without a problem. In fact, you've been eating and enjoying shellfish all your life without a problem. But is it suddenly making you sick?

That delicious meal on your plate might be hiding potentially serious health risks. While most foods are perfectly safe for consumption, certain items can trigger severe reactions or harbor dangerous ...