allergists

Mothers who fear their babies suffer from food allergies are largely wrong, research has found.

Allergy rates in the UK are soaring, but medical advice is sadly lacking.

Some 20 million Britons suffer from allergies. Yet a century ago allergies were hardly heard of. Could this remarkable rise be a "fashionable response" to the modern world?

NHS 'lets down allergy patients'

People with allergies often feel let down by the NHS, and can wait months to see a specialist, a government review of services has found.

Peanut butter 'did not kill girl'

A Canadian girl with a nut allergy did not die from kissing her boyfriend who had eaten peanut butter, a coroner says.

Girl dies in peanut butter kiss

A Canadian girl with a peanut allergy dies after kissing her boyfriend who had eaten peanut butter, reports say.

Allergy report response 'lacking'

The government is criticised for failing to respond adequately to a report which claimed NHS allergy services were a lottery.

NHS 'fails people with allergies'

Growing numbers of people with allergies are being failed by the limited services provided by the NHS, say MPs.

O'Donnell takes Taboo to Broadway

Former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell is to produce Boy George's musical Taboo on Broadway.

New technique for safer peanuts

Scientists discover a way to reduce the risk that peanuts will trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction in some people.

Allergy services 'totally inadequate'

The NHS cannot cope with demand from allergy patients, says a report by the Royal College of Physicians.

Food allergy risk over-estimated

Millions of people mistakenly believe they are allergic to some types of food.

Broadway shows recovery signs

Some Broadway shows announce a pick-up in ticket sales in the last week following the sudden drop after the terror attacks on the US.

The Producers heads Tony nominations

The Producers, a musical adaptation of Mel Brooks' classic film, receives 15 nominations at this year's Tony Awards, a new record.

Asthma confusion endangers children

One in four parents of children with asthma do not understand the difference between medicines to relieve symptoms and those to prevent attacks, according to a survey.