Best of: The future of allergies

Spring is right around the corner and as the weather changes and things begin to bloom, that also means the onset of allergy season. Last fall, we sat down with Tina Sindher who shared that while allergies may be affecting more people worldwide, prevention is playing catch up. If you’re someone or know someone who lives with environmental or food allergies, we hope you’ll tune into this episode to hear some of Tina’s strategies for better managing these conditions. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu . Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Sayantani (Tina) Sindher Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Tina Sindher, a professor of medicine and allergy at Stanford University. (00:01:50) Inside the Immune Response Why our immune systems trigger allergic reactions. (00:03:31) Genes vs. Environment Whether genetics or environment drive allergy risks. (00:06:39) The Microbiome Factor The role of the microbiome and early exposures in prevention. (00:07:51) A Global Allergy Surge How global allergy trends reveal rising health challenges. (00:10:29) Potent Food Triggers Why some foods cause stronger and faster reactions. (00:12:23) Emerging Risks Whether Alpha-Gal signals new emerging allergy risks. (00:14:21) Multi-Food Allergies How multi-food allergies complicate diagnosis and treatment. (00:17:36) Preventing Allergies Early Why early food introduction may help prevent allergies. (00:19:28) Skin’s Role in Allergies The importance of infant skin health in allergy development. (00:22:13) Testing Limitations The limits of current testing methods to truly diagnose allergies. (00:23:47) Standard Testing Procedure The current methodologies deployed when testing for allergies. (00:26:02) New Therapies How new therapies like OIT and Xolair are reshaping treatment. (00:30:24) The Future of Allergies The potential of combined therapies to aid in allergy treatment. (00:33:07) Managing Seasonal Allergies How to manage seasonal allergies effectively at home. (00:35:41) Conclusion Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This episode was published on Feb 13, 2026.

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