New evidence suggests that introducing common sources of food allergies in the first year of life is associated with reductions in new cases in children. But prevention is only part of the story.

Peanut allergy rates in young children plummeted since guidelines were introduced that advised parents to feed the common allergen to babies — reversing decades of medical practice.

After conventional wisdom seemed to make peanut allergies worse, a 15-year scientific journey led to “landmark” recommendations that now appear to be reducing their incidence.

Two new studies appearing in Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and being presented at the American College of Allergy, ...

There was a 43% decline in peanut allergies among U.S. children under 3 after the release of new early introduction ...

A US study found peanut allergy diagnoses decreased 43% in the years after guidelines changed to recommend introducing these ...

New research shows that early peanut introduction at 4 to 11 months reduces peanut allergies by 43% in children under 3, challenging old guidelines that waited until age 3.

Dose-intense escalation, used with a probiotic, induces sustained unresponsiveness in more than 75% of those completing ...

The prevalence of food allergies is increasing worldwide, especially in developed countries where up to 10% of the population is estimated to be affected by this condition. Food allergies, which arise ...

Treatment with an experimental peanut protein patch can help young children safely build tolerance to peanuts, University of ...

A new study confirms that early introduction of certain foods, like peanuts, have led to a significant reduction in pediatric food allergies. Doctors say early introduction of peanuts is recommended ...

Two new studies being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting ...