You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, ...

People who are allergic may suffer hives, itchy skin, a rash or, in severe cases, a potentially life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis upon exposure.

Penicillin and its close cousins are often the best tools doctors have to treat many infections. If you’re not truly allergic, figuring that out can open the door to safer, more effective and ...

Researchers say about 90 per cent of patients recorded as being allergic to the antibiotic are wrongly labelled.

I’ve always believed I was allergic to penicillin. It was one of those “you had a rash as a kid, so let’s not try that again” situations. No testing. No ...

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong’s faculty of medicine on Wednesday said people told they are allergic ...

I’ve always believed I was allergic to penicillin. It was one of those “you had a rash as a kid, so let’s not try that again” situations. No testing. No ...

Adolescents and adults who develop a penicillin-associated rash during an Epstein-Barr virus infection may go on to have persistent drug hypersensitivity.

The New York State Department of Health recently sent out a warning, advising all expectant mothers to get tested for STIs, ...