Hypersensitivity

A laryngologist explains the surprising causes of chronic throat clearing, including silent reflux, allergies and muscle memory. Learn expert strategies to break the cycle and protect vocal health.

Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia — but what is this condition, and why might the pope be particularly vulnerable to it?

Mondelez Canada Inc. is recalling Christie brand Original Mini Ritz Crackers because of undeclared milk. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Educate yourself about some of the most effective ways to deal with hidradenitis suppurativa—starting with the following tips.

Stress about hidradenitis suppurativa groin lesions can interfere with your ability to form and enjoy intimate relationships—but it doesn't have to.

Lab mice experiments reveal the nerves that trigger this behavior in hairy mammals.

The monoclonal antibody is the first non-factor, once-weekly treatment approved in the United States for hemophilia B.

First once-weekly subcutaneous prophylactic option for hemophilia B

The science behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, how they compare with other products, their rise to blockbuster weight loss drugs, and much more

Arimoclomol (Miplyffa) greenlit for ultra-rare genetic disorder

The drug will be available for patients aged 12 years and older and weighing at least 35 kg.

38% of patients treated with IL-13 blocker achieved clear or almost-clear skin at 16 weeks

Researchers at MIT's McGovern Institute investigate the neural circuits that underlie placebos' ability to relieve chronic and acute pain.

You've probably seen people wearing pimple patches, but do they actually work? We ask a dermatologist for the official answer.

Zurnai, from Purdue, is the first nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector for known or suspected opioid overdose in people aged 12 years and older.

Scientists at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) spinout Arctech Innovation have used their in-depth knowledge of insects, chemistry and odor to develop a new trap for bed bugs.

Prevalence of food hypersensitivity greater than thought, with allergy to peanuts or tree nuts most common

"Overall, adult food allergy prevalence appears to be increasing"

A gastroenterologist reviewed the data about probiotics at the Francophone Days of Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and Digestive Oncology.

Botulism—A Rare, But Deadly Disease Botulism is a rare, life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive,