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 ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

We all know the classics – peanuts, milk, and shellfish. But what about the hidden allergies? Wheat allergies and gluten intolerance are often confused. A wheat allergy involves the immune system ...

Scrotal swelling refers to swelling of the scrotum. The scrotum is the sac of skin that holds the testicles. Sometimes, scrotal swelling may affect the entire scrotum. At other times, there may be ...

older man with a headache Shellfish poisoning can cause severe neurological symptoms, including ocular dysmetria, and can be difficult to diagnose. A 50-year-old man presents with a main complaint of ...

“Scallops allergy confirmed,” Hilary Duff captioned the selfie she posted to her Instagram Story on Sunday (Jan. 8). In the photo, Hilary, 35, looked like she had been crying for days with how puffy ...

Swelling in any part of the body, especially in the legs, can be an alarming sign. Swelling in the legs, also known as edema, occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the tissues of the lower ...