An easy way reduce food allergy risk may be coming through your window. Sunlight exposure may reduce the risk of food allergies and eczema in children.

Dust, pets, cockroaches and mice have been labeled culprits when it comes to asthma. It turns out a common environmental bacteria may also play a role.

Your child's Body Mass Index (BMI) can say a lot about their health. A high BMI at the age of seven is linked to an increased risk of asthma and allergies.

If you’re obese and pregnant, a nutritious diet may not ensure you have an easy pregnancy and a healthy baby. A new study shows that inflammation in your body, caused by obesity, can have harmful health effects for both the mother and child.

Allergic reactions to Plavix can lead many people to stop taking it and miss out on valuable treatment. Luckily, it looks like the allergic reaction to Plavix can be overcome.

Pediatric food allergies may be on the rise in children. To help better manage allergies and educate parents, allergists are taking a page from childhood asthma education.

Allergy testing is a common practice to determine a child's allergy. A new advisory is cautioning pediatricians against using the test solely to diagnose allergies.

While there may be snow on the ground, it's never too early to talk about the spring. The beginning of spring means the return of hay fever, itchy eyes and sneezing.

Cockroaches and mice are not just pests but are also a cause for allergic reactions. A new study shows it is common for children with asthma to be sensitive to cockroaches or mice.

If your child has an egg allergy, chances are, you have been cautioned against giving them a flu shot. However, just in time for flu season, it turns out flu shots do not cause an allergic reaction.