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Author: Mariam Matti
Genes Could Play a Role in Development of Peanut Allergy, Study Finds
Study zeroes in on specific gene linked to food allergies.
Risk of Auto-Injector Hitting Infant’s Bone? Allergist Shows His Technique
Expert’s video: Auto-injector technique for infants – to avoid contact with bone.
Minnesota Teenager Dies from Severe Reaction from Peanut Cookie
A Minnesota teenager who had a severe reaction to a cookie containing peanuts passed away on Sept. 22, 2017. The… Read more »
Early Life Exposure to Pets and Pests May Influence Asthma Development
A study finds that children who are exposed to higher concentrations of cats, cockroaches and mouse allergens during infancy are… Read more »
Study Finds Few Severe Reactions with Oral Food Allergy Challenges
Rate of allergic reaction in large survey was 14%, but only 2% were severe reactions.
Difference Maker: A Teen Who Got Involved in Food Allergy Research
Meet the teenager impacting research as an intern and study participant.
Michigan Student Pleads Guilty in Peanut Butter Face-Smearing Case
The case in which a Central Michigan University student smeared peanut butter on the face of an unconscious student with… Read more »
Teen Who Turned Life Around Dies of Allergic Reaction to Nuts
Teen ate power bar, not realizing it contained nuts. He didn’t have an auto-injector.
Family Sues Historic Site, Alleges Gluten Intolerant Son Faced Discrimination
The family of an 11-year-old boy with a severe gluten intolerance has filed a lawsuit against Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. They… Read more »