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Overall, we recommend the 5Strands Food Intolerance Test for anyone looking to take control of their health and make dietary changes. If you are looking for a reliable and easy-to-use at-home ...

New analysis from the DETECT-A study supports MCED testing as a complement to current guideline-recommended screening in lung ...

Everlywell has an at-home food allergy test kit for $149. 5Strands has a food intolerance test kit that runs a bit cheaper, ...

Are there foods that just don’t sit right in your gut? If so, you could be experiencing food intolerance. Food intolerance is a physiological response that, unlike allergies or food sensitivities, ...

Social events can present unique challenges for those with food sensitivities. With some planning, they can be enjoyed without compromising your health. If you’re attending a gathering at someone’s ...

The updated guideline provides three recommendations for infants at various risk levels. Severe eczema and/or egg allergy: Consider food allergy testing, and based on test results, introduce ...

symptoms of a food allergy appear within seconds or minutes of ingesting a food, such as nightshades. If you suspect you have an allergy to nightshades, stop eating them and see a healthcare provider.

Diagnosis of Gluten Sensitivity Due to the lack of understanding about the disease and how it causes illness, there are no lab tests or imaging studies that can diagnose NCGS. The diagnosis is ...

There are multiple benefits to using an at-home STD test, like minimizing anxiety about your status if you have to wait weeks for an appointment with your healthcare provider, finding out ...

A food allergy happens when the immune system reacts to a certain food protein. Although symptoms can be the same, food allergies are different than a food intolerance. Food intolerance does not ...