Congress has approved a bill designed to help people with common food allergies and some food-related diseases better identify dangerous ingredients on grocery labels.

Some 7 million Americans are thought to be affected by seafood allergies, or 2.3% of the population, according to a nationwide survey.

Cat and dog allergens are likely to be found in every home, even homes without pets. Dander can be brought in on guests coats and remain on living room sofas, studies show.

Children with food allergies may be more likely to develop ear infections, according to new research.

Why do so many people suffer from allergies and asthma? Possibly because theyre taking too many antibiotics, new research shows.

Peanut allergies could be prevented in households from good hand soap and household cleaners.

Atlanta has been named 2004s spring allergy capital.

Allergy sufferers may know it is allergy season, but thats about as far as their allergy awareness goes, according to the first national allergy awareness test.

Normal household tasks, such as cleaning, can increase indoor air pollution.

Most patients and doctors dont know how or when to use injectable adrenaline shots in response to a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction, research shows.