A 10-year-old boy with leukemia who recently received a bone marrow transplant was cured not only of his cancer, but of his severe peanut allergy too.
Peanut & Tree Nut
Food Allergy’s Economic Burden on Families: $3,500 a Year
Having a child with a food allergy raises the expenses of an American family by a hefty $3,457 a year, says a groundbreaking national study
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.
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.
Half of Those With Allergic Kids Can’t Identify Nuts
An Ohio study shows that fewer than half of parents and kids with nut allergies could correctly identify nuts in and out of the shell.
Nut Allergy and the Nail Salon
A quick manicure at your local nail salon or spa can be a relaxing pick-me-up, but don’t get too lulled… Read more »
Happy Summer Camper – with Food Allergies
“Mom, everyone is going. I really want to go,” my daughter pleaded with me one spring afternoon. The event? A… Read more »
Lung Transplant Transfers Food Allergy
Soon after receiving a double lung transplant, a Toronto woman had four anaphylactic reactions. Turns out the donor had a peanut allergy.
Nut Allergic Boy Has Close Call
A 7-year-old nut allergic boy suffered two heart attacks and one respiratory arrest after eating chocolate from a substitute teacher.
Shea Butter Likely Safe for Tree Nut Allergies
New study shows products containing the fat derived from the shea nut are probably safe to use by those with tree nut allergies.