“One man’s meat is another man’s poison.” - Titus Lucretius Carus My dietician and I recently came to a standstill. A few months ago she asked me, “How many of your food issues are psychosomatic?” “I ...

Food allergies involve the immune system's production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) to fight a substance it perceives as foreign. Food intolerances usually relate to the digestive system's inability to ...

At one time or another, you've probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some unpleasant gut symptoms if they have dairy. Maybe it's you — food intolerances are ...

New national guidelines describe how India should diagnose, prevent and manage food allergies in children ...

It may not always be obvious if you have a food allergy or intolerance. Keeping a food journal can be a great first step to determining how your meals are really affecting you. A food allergy journal ...

It’s crucial to understand the distinction between a food allergy and a food intolerance, as allergies involve an immune system response that can be life-threatening, while intolerances are digestive ...

There are multiple genetic, environmental, microbial and social factors that can play a part in the development of food allergies in children, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.“Our ...

Food allergies represent a significant public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide, with highest prevalence in developed countries. Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts ...

At one time or another, you've probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some unpleasant gut symptoms if they have dairy. Maybe it's you—food intolerances are ...

Jennifer Koplin receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. She is a member of the Executive Committee for the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE), ...