What's behind the rise in food allergies

The number of people with food allergies in the UK has more than doubled since 2008, with more than 5,000 people a year hospitalised in England with anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. So what’s behind the increase and are we close to a cure? Find out more about The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal 2024Donate by calling 0151 286 1594 or by following this link.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Tom Whipple, Science Editor, The Times. Professor Sir Stephen Holgate, Professor of Immunopharmacology at the University of Southampton. Host: Manveen Rana.Read more:What to do if someone has an anaphylactic reactionNatasha died from her allergies — we do not want others to sufferPhoto: Getty images. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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