Introducing peanut and egg to babies between the ages of four and 11 months of age may lower the risk of developing allergies to the foods, according to a review of 146 studies.
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Food Studies Diverge on Need for Skin Testing in Siblings of Allergic Kids
Studies differ on whether to test siblings of kids with food allergy – before introducing an allergenic food.
Special Report: What Sparked the Peanut-Tainted Flour Recalls?
From growing to transportation to handling, an investigation into how peanut wound up in flour
OIT Therapy Gets Ready for Prime Time
Peanut oral immunotherapy in a capsule is moving closer to regulatory approval in the United States. The therapy brings hope – not for a cure – but of lives made less vulnerable.
Theater Discrimination Decision Seen as “Wake-up Call” on Allergy as Disability
The U.S. Department of Justice has found that a theater company violated a food-allergic boy’s rights.
Lessons from a Peanut Kiss Death: Boyfriend Didn’t Know of Allergy
Mother warns of precautions and communication needed to prevent tragedies like her daughter’s.
Panera, Ex-Worker Settle Food Allergy Harassment-on-Job Case
Resolution involves Panera statement to affirm it takes food allergies seriously.
Special Report: Investigating Motive and Spice Safety in the Big Peanut-Tainted Cumin Recalls
Plans for Protecting Consumers Yet, there are still some concerns. According to an FDA-led study, published in the Journal of… Read more »
LEAP-On Study Shows Peanut Allergy Protection Endures
Study had at-risk children avoid peanuts for 12 months.
Peanut Patch Trial: My Allergic Son and I Brave Anxiety and the Unknown
We were at a tennis tournament (our first one) in Florida. My son, Josh, then 8, was a late entry… Read more »