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Food Allergy
Brave Pioneers: The Families in Food Allergy Trials
They’re the courageous food allergy parents and children testing therapies still in the experimental stages.
British Airways Crews to Make Peanut and Nut Allergy Announcements On Request
Carrier will be the first major international airline to make this policy change.
Nanny Jo Frost Tours America, and Helps Spread Allergy Awareness
Nanny’s Thurs. Feb. 11 episode on UpTV network deals with anaphylaxis.
Man With Peanut Allergy Dies After Eating ‘May Contain’ Chocolate
Bruce Kelly was 22 and had become lax about label warnings, his mother said.
Teenagers With Food Allergies Face Higher Rates of Depression, Anxiety, Study Finds
Mothers of teens with food allergy are most likely to notice depression, mental health issues.
New Jersey Expands Access to Stock Epi With New Law
New legislation provides for training with epinephrine auto-injectors and liability protection.
‘Hyperactive’ Immune Cells in Babies Linked to Food Allergy
An immune ‘signature’ found in newborns’ cord blood may be sign of increased food allergy risk.
Parents Say MDs Often Not Providing Enough Epinephrine Guidance: Study
Parents of kids with food allergies say they aren’t being taught how and when to use epinephrine.
Developing an Adult Food Allergy is a Life-Changer
Developing a food allergy in adulthood is a life-changer. Your carefree diet is out the window, and now you have auto-injectors, anaphylaxis risks, and lots of explaining. Meet those who’ve joined this brave new world.