Food allergies

Food allergies are also called food hypersensitivities. They usually occur after a particular type of food is ingested — leading to unpleasant reactions in the immune system. Food allergies happen when the immune system recognizes some of the proteins found in food as harmful. Of course, these proteins may not necessarily be harmful to the … Read more

Different allergies – an overview

As many as 50 million people – about 1 in every 5 people – have allergies, some allergies may meddle with day-to-day activities or lessen the quality of life. An allergy is an immune system reaction to an alien substance, although they are not toxic to the body. These alien substances are known as allergens. … Read more