A study finds that parents who “cleaned” pacifiers with their own saliva exposed their babies to important microbes.
Food Allergy
CDC See Big Jump in Rate of Food Allergy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that food allergy in kids increased by 50 percent in just over a decade.
Kids Gaining Allergies After Immigrating to America
Children born outside the United States have lower rates of allergic disease, but their risk for developing
Utah Boy Dies from Anaphylaxis
An 11-year-old boy becomes the fourth young person to die of food anaphylaxis in the past 2 months.
Tragic Spring: 3 Food Allergy-Related Deaths
We’re saddened to report that three young people have died from anaphylactic reactions in the past two months.
Largest-Ever Food Allergy Study Begins
“This is a massive research project which will have far reaching consequences for consumers and food producers,” said professor Clare Mills of the University of Manchester
Two Food Allergy Deaths in Spring Break
In the course of a week, two young people have had their lives cut short due to food-allergic reactions.
Parents Intentionally Feeding Kids Allergens
It appears many parents are intentionally exposing their food-allergic children to their triggers, against medical advice.
Reality Check: Dr. Oz on Nut Proteins in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
When Dr. Mehmet Oz hosted a segment on his TV show in February about counterfeit extra-virgin olive oil, he was mad.
Food Allergies May Limit Growth
Children with food allergies have been found to have lower weight and height than their non-allergic counterparts.