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Food Allergy
Hospital Emergency Visits for Anaphylaxis Double in Canada
Spike of 95% seen for severe reactions over a 7-year period, with teen rates the highest.
Looking Back for the Future of Food Allergy: Q&A with Historian Matthew Smith
Science historian Matthew Smith’s new book, Another Person’s Poison charts in detail the various stages of food allergy’s development.
American Academy of Pediatrics Supports New LEAP Guidelines for Infant Peanut Consumption
American pediatricians have gone a step further than their initial June endorsement of new interim guidelines for infant consumption of peanuts
What I’ve Learned From Children About Food Allergies
Kyle Dine’s lesson’s learned from his advocacy work with allergic and non-allergic kids.
College with Food Allergies: Lessons From a Seasoned Mom
Starting College: Wisdom From An Allergy Mom. Writer Nicole Smith on the learning curve in finding a safe college experience.
‘Stock Epi’ Expanding Well Beyond Schools Under New Laws
Under entity laws, “stock epi” is moving to public venues – including theme parks, restaurants, sports arenas and daycares
Suit in Allergy Death: Should Store Bakeries Have to Label?
Should grocery store bakeries fall under the same food allergen labeling exception that applies to traditional bakeries?
FDA Labels Peanut OIT Treatment “Breakthrough Therapy”
All of the participants in the Phase II trial were able to tolerate nearly 2 peanut kernels at the end of two months.
8-Year-Old Allergic Chef Wins Trip to White House Lunch
This chef never let allergies hold him back from making safe, delicious meals. And now, even the First Lady wants a taste.