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Food Allergy News
Half of Americans with Food Allergies Gaining Condition as Adults, Finds Study
Early results from a large national survey reveal that gaining a food allergy in adulthood is more common than previously… Read more »
Reality Check: The Facts Beyond the Hype over Peanut Allergy and Probiotics
Three experts dispute the claims that a new probiotic therapy is a breakthrough for peanut allergy.
Q&A on Allergy Cell Finding: Targeting Therapies and Predicting Symptoms
Researcher: “We want to see how we can destroy the Th2A cells, without touching the good Th2 cells.”
After Boy’s Tragedy, Allergists Issue Reminder of Food Challenge Safety
Following the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy undergoing a baked milk food challenge, allergist groups have issued a comprehensive… 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.
Krispy Kreme Rolling Out New Peanut Butter Doughnut
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is warning the food allergy community that a new bakery product with peanuts and peanut ingredients rolled… Read more »
London Teenager Arrested after Allergic Classmate’s Death
A London teenager, 13, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a classmate who suffered a severe allergic… Read more »
Proposed Airlines Bill Could Allow Food Allergic Travelers to Seek Legal Action
Legislation recently proposed by five U.S. senators aims to expand protection of the rights of air travelers with disabilities and… Read more »
Introducing Milk, Egg and Peanut to Babies Protects Against Food Allergies, Study Finds
Research from a major Canadian study adds to the growing evidence that introducing milk, egg and peanut to children early… Read more »