Why food allergies are on the rise

A British gymnast who won a team gold medal in the European Championships almost did not compete after suffering an allergic reaction the night before. Courtney Tulloch, who trains in Basildon, Essex, struggled to breathe and

Food allergies in kids are on the rise, as it continues a trend seen for decades. According to the CDC, more than 8% of American children suffer from a food allergy, and peanut allergies have nearly

A mother has set up a support group for parents coping with child allergies, offering them a “safe place to share”. Mother-of-two Claire Stone, from Thorndon, Suffolk, started Pippa Friendly to help other families in the

Every year, around one in five of us suffer from hay fever. That is over 16 million people in the UK and the problem is said to be getting worse as each summer passes. According to

Doctors today warned asthmatics and hay fever sufferers face a higher risk of deadly allergic reactions due to the current thunderstorms. The combination of high pollen counts and wet weather creates a phenomenon known as ‘thunder

Allergies in children have soared seven-fold in the last 15 years, new research shows. Now four in every ten children are allergic to something and scientists are still trying to understand what is causing the dramatic rise.

Introducing your kid to new foods should be a fun experience, but there’s a hidden danger that can make taste-testing a disaster: anaphylaxis, or a severe allergic reaction. Many allergies are mild and only result in

The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction to a takeaway meal have said they want to help save lives by telling their daughter’s story. Megan Lee, 15, suffered irreversible brain damage after

It is that time of the year again: the days are at their longest, temperatures are rising and exam season has come and gone. Unfortunately, unlike the Leaving Cert, which only causes pain and suffering over

More than 20 per cent of the population suffers from hayfever, making it the most common health condition in the UK. Hayfever is principally an allergic reaction to pollen, but can be triggered by other allergens such as dust

Food allergy awareness week is an annual event that focuses on food allergies, giving people who are at risk of an allergic reaction the chance to talk to their healthcare providers and other professionals about what

Allergies can strike unexpectedly in children, with severe reactions to certain foods often being life-threatening. Allergy UK says childhood food allergies are becoming increasingly common, with around one in 12 young children affected. It comes as Made In

A “pollen bomb” over the UK is causing increased misery for hay fever sufferers, with people reporting worse than usual symptoms. The Met Office has warned of very high pollen levels across most of England and

Millions of hayfever sufferers in Britain were warned today that a high pollen count and thunderstorms will trigger a weather phenomenon known as ‘thunder fever’ as the remnants of a tropical storm lash the country. The

Over this coming Jubilee weekend in Blackpool, the pollen count will be high, meaning sore eyes, a stuffy nose and headaches for many who suffer with seasonal allergies. According to the Met Office website, pollen is made up