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 ...

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

Sweet summertime is a season to gather with friends and family for a BBQ or potluck, but for some people with dietary restrictions, coming together for a meal can be a point of anxiety and stress.

AUSTIN, Texas — It can be difficult to differentiate between a food allergy and a food intolerance. With Labor Day barbeques and celebrations right around the corner, it’s best to know which foods to ...

“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 ...

Associate Professor of Medicine, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of ...

Undeclared allergens in food and beverage products can be deadly. So why are allergen-related recalls still happening? What is industry doing to prevent them? And what NPD opportunities are being ...

A multimillion-pound industry has sprung up promising it can detect sensitivities to certain ingredients with a simple remote finger prick test. But the results can be misleading – and even dangerous ...

Food allergy and intolerance may seem like similar conditions, but they are different and affect your health in distinct ways. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ...