Pembroke student Hannah Mawardi is urging colleges to take action to protect students with food allergies after being served foods containing her allergen at Cambridge formals three years in a row.

A US study has found that only 2% of high-risk infants developed peanut allergy after introduction of peanuts into their diet. The results support other studies showing low rates of new allergies after early introduction of peanut but demonstrate the need for extra guidance, reassurance and support, especially if others in the family have a peanut allergy.

52-year-old Lorraine Madgett, who died after choking on peanut butter and toast at a care home in north Norfolk may have had a peanut allergy, a court has heard. An inquest into Lorraine’s death has been scheduled for July 31st 2024.

Do you have an allergy to either peanuts, seafood, or bee/wasp stings, that requires use of an EpiPen?  The University of Manchester is looking for a member of the public who can give a patient’s perspective of allergies to a group of master’s students who are studying the immune system.

Like many of you, we were disappointed when we saw the much anticipated Uber Eats advert due to be screened in front of millions at this weekend’s Super Bowl.

Dietitian Tanya Wright shares her advice for making delicious pancakes on Pancake Day, whether you or your family are allergic to milk, wheat or eggs.

2023 was a year of great progress in research, with new treatments, prevention strategies and improvements in diagnostic tests on the horizon. We look back at some of the highlights.

It’s one of the most romantic days of the year, but Valentine’s Day can present challenges for people with serious allergies. Allergens can find their way into foods, places and situations, such as chocolates, restaurants and romantic encounters, making it difficult to relax if you have a serious allergy. See our suggestions for keeping date night free from allergic reactions.

ALK have announced that it has completed the first part of its phase 1 clinical trial known as ALLIANCE for a new immunotherapy tablet for peanut allergy. The trial will now progress into its second part, expected to complete later in 2024.