A new study has found that the contents of commercially produced extracts used to test for shellfish allergies differ widely between manufacturers. The researchers are calling for the standardization ...

Shellfish allergy is an abnormal response by the body’s immune system to proteins in certain marine animals. Shellfish include marine animals with shells, such as shrimp, crab, oysters and lobster, as ...

Depending on the source, anywhere from 0.5 to 2.5% of the general population has an allergy to shellfish. If someone with this allergy eats shellfish, they can expect hives, abdominal pain, tightness ...

(Reuters Health) - A small study of children and adults in Canada suggests that fish and shellfish allergies don't usually resolve over time. Together with nut allergies, fish and shellfish ...

Food allergies represent complex immunological responses to specific proteins in food, and seafood allergens have emerged as a significant clinical concern worldwide. Reactions to seafood, including ...

In a recent case report, researchers outlined the case of a patients with shellfish allergy–induced overlap chronic graft versus host disease (ocGVHD)—a case of GVHD that has components of both acute ...

The supermarket chain Delhaize is withdrawing its 600g pots of “celeriac velouté with truffle” from sale due to a packaging ...

Shellfish include various mollusks, oysters, and crustaceans that are highly rich in antioxidants, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Following the rise in shellfish consumption rates throughout the ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My doctor suggests that I am allergic to shellfish and told me that I should be careful about having certain X-rays. If this is true, what should I watch out for? Could this allergy be ...

Among adult patients and caregivers of pediatric patients with food allergy, self-reported anxiety and well-being were better ...

Food allergies aren’t just a childhood concern — they can develop or worsen later in life. In fact, research shows that adults over 60 are increasingly being diagnosed with food allergies, even to ...