allergies

A red rubber lobster is seen on a blue background.

AllergiesFood and Nutrition

How Do Allergies to Shellfish Work?

Q&A on exposure

Sep 13, 2023

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AllergiesCOVIDData and StatisticsData LiteracyMedical Care

Random Acts of Data

Interview with Dr. Anupam Jena about his new book

Jul 13, 2023

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AllergiesChronic ConditionsCommon Illnesses

Eczema and What to Do About It

Treatment, prevention, and dealing with other allergies

Jun 22, 2023

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AllergiesSafetyVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

Is It Dangerous to Take Allergy Medicine Every Day?

What about for kids?

Apr 7, 2023

Tree blossoms in the spring surrounded by sunshine and pollen.

AllergiesData and StatisticsHealth and WellnessResearch and StudiesVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

Will Daily Flonase Stunt My Child’s Growth?

Q&A on seasonal allergies

Dec 9, 2022

A young child seated at a table holds a peanut. He is seated behind a bowl of peanuts.

AllergiesData and StatisticsFood and NutritionHealth and WellnessIntroducing Solids

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Allergies

Does it really desensitize kids to peanuts?

Sep 6, 2022

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AllergiesData and StatisticsFood and Nutrition

Can I Develop Food Allergies as an Adult?

Q&A on food allergies

Aug 12, 2022

Alternative ingredients for dairy milk alternatives.

AllergiesFood and NutritionSafety

Are Lactose-Free Dairy Products Safe During Pregnancy?

Q&A on what "probably fine" means

Jun 3, 2022

An angry looking baby suspiciously eyes a green leaf help by an outstretched hand.

AllergiesCooking and RecipesData and StatisticsFood and NutritionIntroducing Solids

How to Start Solids

What to do when the data doesn’t tell you everything

Apr 21, 2022

A young child drinks a glass of milk outdoors.

AllergiesFood and Nutrition

Are Non-Dairy Milks Better for My Child?

Q&A on soy, oat, nut, and other milk

Apr 8, 2022

A woman breastfeeds her child while eating soup and looking at her laptop.

AllergiesBreastfeeding and FormulaDrugs and AlcoholFood and Nutrition

Diet and Breastfeeding

What to eat and drink while you’re nursing

Mar 14, 2022

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AllergiesChildhood Developmental MilestonesFood and NutritionIntroducing Solids

When Should I Start My Baby on Solids?

Q&A on the timing of solid foods

Mar 4, 2021

Young child examines a hard-boiled egg at the dinner table.

AllergiesData and StatisticsFood and NutritionHealth and Wellness

Food Allergies

Prevention and treatment

May 21, 2020

Blood sample lies on an allergy test sheet.

AllergiesData and StatisticsVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

Antibiotics and Allergies

Does antibiotic treatment early in life increase allergies later?

Feb 26, 2020

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AllergiesFood and NutritionLifestyle

It’s Hard To Know Where Gluten Sensitivity Stops And The Placebo Effect Begins

From FiveThirtyEight: It’s Hard To Know Where Gluten Sensitivity Stops And The Placebo Effect Begins

Feb 11, 2015