“We've seen a marked increase in the amount of food allergy that's around, and it now affects 5% of UK children. Even in the adult population, it's become a major health issue.” -Prof Adam Fox Dr Adam Fox is a professor in paediatric allergy and runs award-winning private practice Allergy London. He’s also vocal on social media, helping people to better understand allergies and the treatments that are available. In this episode, Adam and I find out why allergies are on the rise globally, what the leading risk factors are for developing an allergy, and science-backed ways to reduce symptoms and reactions. Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎ A discovery that’s turned the allergy world upside down ➡︎ Why eczema is so closely linked to the risk of developing allergies ➡ The science of the allergy response and why it happens ➡︎ The link between the gut microbiome and rising rates of allergies ➡︎ Why allergy tests are often a waste of time Connect with Adam: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradamfox/ Website: https://www.allergylondon.com/ References: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/255793/food-allergy-doubles-uk-over-last/ For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation Why Allergies Are Rising Fast - Professor Adam Fox | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran