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History of allergies: from ancient times to the present

When most people hear the word allergy, they probably think of hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, etc. However, this modern concept was only established relatively recently. Looking bac...

What is the difference between people who are prone to allergies and those who are not?

An allergy is a condition in which our immune system overreacts to substances that are not normally harmful (such as pollen or food) as "foreign bodies." Whether or not an allergic reaction occurs...

Why do people get food allergies?

Food allergies are health issues caused by an overreaction of the immune system to certain foods. Symptoms range from mild itching and hives to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. In this article...

The 8 Major Allergens: Food Allergy Basics

Food allergies are a phenomenon caused by an overreaction of the immune system to certain foods. Foods that are particularly likely to cause severe allergic symptoms are known as the "8 major aller...