Dangerous Sesame Allergy Affects Many Americans

FRIDAY, Aug. 2 , 2019 -- More than 1.5 million children and adults in the United States have sesame allergy -- more than previously believed, a new study finds.

And even though sesame allergy can cause severe reactions, sesame is often not declared on food product labels, the Northwestern University researchers said.

Are Too Many Kids Prescribed Antihistamines?

TUESDAY, July 30, 2019 -- Many U.S. doctors are much less likely to recommend cough and cold medicines for young children ever since experts advised against it in 2008, new research shows.

That's the good news. The bad news?

Heartburn Drugs Might Bring Allergy Woes

TUESDAY, July 30, 2019 -- There are numerous drugs to treat digestive woes caused by heartburn or stomach ulcers. But solving one health problem may be causing another.

New research from Austria found that people who use drugs that suppress stomach acid were almost twice as likely to need drugs to control allergy symptoms.