The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

An adult patient who has eaten shellfish regularly throughout his life suddenly developed swelling after eating shrimp in a restaurant. What is the best way to determine if this is a true allergy to ...

Most experts agree that a balanced diet should contain two servings of fish per week. At least one of those servings should be oily fish. Oily fish are seafood like salmon, sardines, and trout. These ...

Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but for some, it can also be a source of danger. While most meals are safe to enjoy, certain foods can lead to serious health issues, sending unsuspecting ...

Swelling occurs when a part of the body increases in size, typically as a result of injury, inflammation, or fluid retention. The medical term for swelling is edema. It can occur in the skin, joints, ...

Food allergies aren’t just a childhood concern — they can develop or worsen later in life. In fact, research shows that adults over 60 are increasingly being diagnosed with food allergies, even to ...