Students who took exams on days with pollen in the air scored slightly lower, according to a study linking allergies to test performance.

Lynchburg – Most people who believe they are allergic to penicillin likely aren’t, according to a doctor at UVA Health. About 10% of people report an allergy to penicillin, but studies show up to 90% ...

The most common food allergy exams are a skin prick test to look for a skin reaction to certain foods or a blood test to look for certain antibodies associated with allergies. But neither test is more ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD As spring pollen fills the air, it may be doing more than triggering sneezes. New research suggests it could also be quietly lowering students’ performance in high-stakes exams ...