I'd like to read some intelligent, well-sourced and scientifically informed books and articles on allergies (including food allergies) and whether the incidence of allergies and food allergies is on the rise. I'm an educated layperson. Can you recommend anything? To provide a bit more context, I feel like I've heard and read a lot about allergies in recent years from news sources and friends and acquaintances, but much of the information seems suspect. To give an example, I've had people pass on information about allergies they got from chiropractors or new-agey sources. I think allergies are a real thing, but it seems like there may be lots of mis-information out there about them. I'd like read about this issue and become more well-informed, but I don't know where to start.
posted by Area Man on Apr 16, 2013 - 6 answers

Help me understand what my doctor is telling me about my bizarre new party trick, where my lips swell up to Kardashian proportions. Also, help me be a good patient and actually follow through on the prescribed course(s) of action. [more inside]
posted by jph on Nov 26, 2012 - 50 answers

Could there be a connection between a food (yeast) allergy and birth control pills? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Toad on Oct 9, 2012 - 5 answers

I'd love to visit Japan for a week or two with my wife, but I have some food allergies that will make it difficult. Will it be possible to survive and even find some nice meals with my soy and (pea)nut allergies? [more inside]
posted by Earl the Polliwog on Mar 24, 2012 - 5 answers

poop + cats = problems. How do I keep my sanity, save my nose, and help my kitties? [more inside]
posted by itsacover on Feb 27, 2012 - 9 answers

I'm developing food intolerances/allergies to a variety of foods. Is there a way to stop it? Should I see an allergist? [more inside]
posted by joeyjoejoejr on Aug 22, 2010 - 10 answers