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Answering Parents’ Big Questions on Peanut Introduction to Babies
Guidelines for the early introduction of peanut foods to young children as a way to prevent peanut allergy were published… Read more »
Introducing Peanut to Babies, What Guidelines Say
Feeding from 4 to 6 months aimed at preventing this pervasive allergy.
Report Recognizes Food Allergy as Health Priority, Urges Wide Epi Access, Better Labeling and Data
Sweeping report calls on FDA, CDC and other agencies to develop food allergy guidelines and expand training.
Thumb-Sucking and Nail-Biting May Prevent Some Allergies
Study finds “bad habits” may ward off allergies to cats, dust mites, mold and more.
FARE’s Dr. Baker: What LEAP Means to the Food Allergy Community
It may be frustrating to change direction on introducing peanut to children, but here’s why it is the right course.
A LEAP into an Allergic Culture Change
If you felt a sense of trepidation after reading the results of the new LEAP-On follow-up study, you’re not alone.… Read more »
EAT Study: Feeding 6 Allergens to Babies Safe, But Not Easy
Highly positive results seen for early peanut and egg introduction, but more study needed on other allergens.
Timing of Gluten Introduction Not Related to Babies’ Celiac Risk: European MDs
Breastfeeding when feeding a baby gluten for the first time also isn’t linked to reducing celiac risk.
Child’s Best Friend: The Dog Unleashed as the Surprising Allergy Preventer
A number of recent studies have revealed that exposing children to a dog in the early years helps protect allergies from developing later in life.