Pollen season can wreak havoc on all sorts of occasions. Research out today shows that it might even put a damper on kids’ test scores, too. Scientists in Finland studied how high school seniors ...

Although allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not always clear. Skin tests so far have been unpleasant, ...

Researchers have developed a test to simplify the diagnosis of allergies. Its effectiveness has now been confirmed in clinical samples from children and adolescents suffering from a peanut allergy.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Blood tests do not require direct contact with the allergen but take longer than SPTs. SPTs often use allergen ...

Home tests for food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies are often promoted but do they give the right answer?

For those in a hurry—a concise summary of the main points can be found on my blog.I tested positive, so does that mean I ...

A new blood testing platform could make it easier to identify people who are genuinely allergic to amoxicillin, one of the most widely used penicillin antibiotics. Researchers tested 30 nanometre ...