Health News

Knoxville is Allergy Capital of America
A report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ( AAFA ) has identified the “100 most challenging places to live with allergies". Turns out, Knoxville is the allergy capital of America.
Allergen Extracts Have High Safety Standards
You may think of extracts as cooking ingredients but many extracts are used for medical purposes. A new study shows that many non-standardized allergen extracts are safe for diagnosis and treatment.
Allergies or a Cold?
Is your child's sneezing part of a cold or just seasonal allergies? Researchers have a few tips on how to distinguish a child's cold or allergy symptoms.
Experts Sour on Milk Protein Test
There's no use in crying over spilled milk but parents should be concerned about milk residue. A test used by the industry to check for milk residue in processed food may not be as effective as previously thought.
Allergic Reactions get Regulated
A tiny molecule goes a long way to regulating allergic disease reaction. A new study shows how a particular microRNA could be the target of future allergic disease treatments.
FDA Approves New Hay Fever Nasal Spray
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new nasal spray to treat hay fever. The new spray is eco-friendly and could be an alternative to currently available hay fever treatments.
New Test for Peanut Allergies
Need to take an oral food challenge to determine a peanut allergy? That's nuts. A new study has identified a new target to test for peanut allergies.
Do you Know Your Nuts?
Think you know your nuts? Think again. Many people with nut allergies were not able to tell the difference between a tree nut and a peanut.
Not All Blood Tests are the Same
Individuals should be weary about blood tests for food allergies. A new study highlights the possible confusion and ineffectiveness of relying on a blood test for food allergies or food sensitivity.
Climate Change Heating Up Respiratory Diseases
Mild winters and warmer weather year round may have some negative side effects. A new position paper believes that climate change will be responsible for even more respiratory disease cases.