Scientists find key protein signals that train the immune system to accept food, opening new possibilities for preventing food allergies.

A food allergy reaction can provoke a local response in the mucosal immune system, a systemic process, or both. Symptoms of food allergy (Table 1) can vary widely among patients, and one reaction can ...

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 ...

Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and what causes them, very little is known about why the vast majority of people are ...

Small food protein signals teach immune cells to accept food. The finding helps explain how the body prevents food allergies.

Presentations among children with multiple food allergies vary by allergen combination, indicating distinct phenotypes, ...

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 ...

The essential guide to understanding, preventing, and responding to food allergies in children Food allergies have become increasingly common in American households, affecting between 4-8% of children ...