Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It can be confusing to know whether it's a food allergy, sensitivity or intolerance after you've had a reaction to certain foods. ...

It can be hard to determine if you have an actual allergy or an intolerance to something you eat. Here's how to know. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness ...

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.

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 ...

Allergy and intolerance test kits can cost hundreds of pounds – but they might not provide the answers you're hoping for ...

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 ...

Q: What is the difference between a food allergy and intolerance? A: While everyone is probably aware food allergies, one condition that has probably been described as an allergy but isn’t is a food ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren. My oldest grandchild is lactose intolerant. Recently, my youngest grandchild was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. What is the ...

Recent studies show that approximately 5% of children under the age of 5 and 3% of adults have food allergies. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren. My oldest ...

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), ...