Histamine receptor antagonists are sometimes given postoperatively to control annoying symptoms, such as itching; to induce drowsiness; or to reduce gastric acid reflux. However, these agents may ...

If over-the-counter antihistamines aren’t effective for you, your doctor may recommend H2 blockers, steroids, biologics, or ...

H2 receptor blockers are drugs that are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. This drug is effective, cheap, and safe for relieving heartburn. It is available by ...

Kim and colleagues explain that previous work had led them to believe that blocking the effects of histamine in heart failure might be beneficial. From the 1104 consecutive subjects admitted to their ...

For millions of people around the world living with irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS), food can often induce anxiety. One bite of something that doesn’t sit well with your body can trigger a host of ...

For some, the word “histamine” might evoke thoughts of seasonal allergies: runny noses, scratchy throats and itchy eyes. But the molecule also influences exercise performance. A new study from the ...

Could a low-histamine diet help you ease skin symptoms from chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called hives? New research suggests that avoiding high-histamine foods can help you clear up this ...