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Author: Patrick Bennett
Food Allergy’s Economic Burden on Families: $3,500 a Year
Having a child with a food allergy raises the expenses of an American family by a hefty $3,457 a year, says a groundbreaking national study
Drinking Probiotics to Ward Off Allergies
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that taking probiotics taken during pregnancy or early in life may reduce the risk of developing food allergies.
Middle-Aged Women at Higher Risk for Asthma Hospitalization
A study suggests that women aged 40 to 60 with asthma are admitted to hospital more than twice as often… Read more »
Increased Allergy Risk for C-Section Babies
New research adds to the growing body of evidence that suggests infants who are born via Caesarian section are more likely to develop allergies later in life.
Is Gluten Content to Blame for the Rise of Celiac Disease?
There has long been speculation that celiac disease’s increase might be related to higher gluten content in wheat today
Know Your Food Allergy Rights: College
Head for college knowing your rights as a food-allergic student.
Baby’s Diet Can Influence Food Allergies
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that babies who eat more homemade and fresh… Read more »
Celiac Lymphoma Risk Tied to Damaged Intestines
A study finds that people with celiac disease with continuing intestinal damage have four times the risk of lymphoma as the general population.
Florida’s Super Teen Allergy Lobbyist
Inspired to her sister’s severe food allergies, one Florida teen has lobbied for new state guidelines to educate school staff on everything from symptoms to emergency procedures to food handling to prevent cross-contamination in the cafeteria kitchen.