Research conducted by a University of Cambridge team expands the possibility of creating preventative medicines

Babies who are treated with antibiotics before they reach 12 months old are 40 per cent more likely to develop eczema, a new study has revealed.

Chest infection ends Sir Bradley’s Giro challenge meaning he will now target victory in France

The clear liquid in Joe Nagy's nostrils was in fact protective fluid dripping through a rip in the membrane surrounding his brain

The Employment Minister Jo Swinson was recovering last night after suffering a potentially fatal anaphylactic shock. The 33-year-old Liberal Democrat MP, who has a peanut allergy, said her life was saved by doctors at Glasgow's Southern General Hospital who administered adrenaline shots, oxygen and steroids.

While much of the nation gears up for temperatures topping 20C on Monday, the high tree pollen count may signal a day of suffering inside for ten million hay fever sufferers.

Hay fever sufferers are likely to struggle through this weekend's sunny weather, with high levels of pollen expected across England.

Last time pollen peaked so early was in the early1960s

An unsigned singer who turned to music after being confined to her home as a result of food allergies has triumphed in MTV's search for this year's next big thing.

Michael Essien has returned to Chelsea for treatment after his season-long loan at Real Madrid was put on hold.

Natalie Hemme suffered a rare allergic reaction after being bitten on the wrist by a house spider

A man has died after winning a live cockroach-eating competition in Florida.

Calf was cloned with extra genetic material that 'switches off' the protein allergen

Hay fever sufferers have been forced to endure the longest hay fever season in more than two decades, scientists said.