Food Allergy

Antihistamines work by blocking histamine, a chemical released by the immune system during an allergic reaction

Updated On: 01 Nov 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Growing cases of food allergies in children are worrying parents as doctors warn that early recognition of symptoms, timely diagnosis and correct feeding practices can reduce serious health risks and

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Doctors have long recommended that infants avoid peanuts. But in 2017, experts officially reversed that guidance, and food allergies decreased sharply

Updated On: 22 Oct 2025 | 9:40 AM IST

Gluten-free living goes beyond a trend, as it can protect those with gluten-related disorders from serious health issues. Experts suggest confirming with tests before making the switch

Updated On: 04 Sep 2025 | 3:28 PM IST

To manage allergies and lift your body's guards for an allergy-free life, focus around what you eat. Remembering nutrient-rich food sources in your daily diet can help you better your immune system

Updated On: 25 Jun 2024 | 5:04 PM IST

Are you allergic to certain foods? You may be at 50 per cent lower risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, finds a study

Updated On: 07 Jun 2022 | 2:50 PM IST

Our overuse of antibiotics and C-sections affects the set of organisms called the microbiome that an infant is exposed to growing up

Updated On: 03 Aug 2019 | 8:01 AM IST

The rare allergy to water might seem like plain bad luck but doctors across the board agree that allergies are on the rise

Updated On: 22 Jun 2018 | 9:30 PM IST

Doctors disagree on whether food additives like dyes, preservatives, stabilisers and other substances can provoke a true allergic reaction

Updated On: 10 Nov 2017 | 11:10 PM IST