Shellfish allergy is an abnormal response by the body’s immune system to proteins in certain marine animals. Shellfish include marine animals with shells, such as shrimp, crab, oysters and lobster, as ...

Food allergies are more than just a minor inconvenience; they can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening symptoms for millions of people around the world. With the rise of food sensitivities ...

An adult patient who has eaten shellfish regularly throughout his life suddenly developed swelling after eating shrimp in a restaurant. What is the best way to determine if this is a true allergy to ...

(Reuters Health) - A small study of children and adults in Canada suggests that fish and shellfish allergies don't usually resolve over time. Together with nut allergies, fish and shellfish ...

We all know the classics – peanuts, milk, and shellfish. But what about the hidden allergies? Wheat allergies and gluten intolerance are often confused. A wheat allergy involves the immune system ...

A new study has found that the contents of commercially produced extracts used to test for shellfish allergies differ widely between manufacturers. The researchers are calling for the standardization ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.