A new study has found that the contents of commercially produced extracts used to test for shellfish allergies differ widely between manufacturers. The researchers are calling for the standardization ...

Dear Doctor K: I've always loved shellfish. But lately when I eat it, I break out in hives. Could I be allergic? Dear Reader: You sure could be. Such an allergy could cause more symptoms than just a ...

Christine Wai receives funding from the Health and Medical Research Fund, HKSAR. Seafood platters? Bouillabaisse? Arroz de Marisco? Seafood paella? Oysters Rockefeller? Lobster Thermidor? Dining out ...

Shellfish include various mollusks, oysters, and crustaceans that are highly rich in antioxidants, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Following the rise in shellfish consumption rates throughout the ...

The main symptoms of a shellfish allergy vary, but they can include vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. How ...