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LEAP Study: Reality Check
The release of the LEAP study’s findings that having at-risk infants consume peanut protein can, in a majority of cases,… Read more »
Special Report: Top Research from the 2015 AAAAI Meeting
The AAAAI annual meeting is a hub of scientific breakthroughs and new treatments. Here are the highlights from the 2015 conference.
Early Introduction of Peanut Protects Against Allergy, LEAP Study Finds
Chance of developing peanut allergy reduced 70 to 80 percent in high-risk babies. New guidelines expected.
The Cumin Recall: How to Find Safe Spiced Foods
Allergic Living’s investigation into safe spice products and what you can do to ensure safe buying.
Inside the Search for Chinese Herbal Food Allergy Treatments
Meet Dr. Ying Song, one of the researchers on the hunt for improved Chinese herbal food allergy treatments and the reason why they work.
Toward Peanut Allergy Tolerance: Q&A with Dr. Mimi Tang
Researchers in Australia have introduced a game-changing idea in the hunt for a peanut allergy cure. They combined a large daily dose of specific probiotics with oral immunotherapy to find out whether this would effectively treat peanut allergy.
First Date: One Girl, One Guy and His Multiple Allergies
Dating with multiple allergies may seem impossible, but sometimes love does conquer all. Read this mom’s heartfelt story of how two childhood friends refused to let allergies get in the way of a fairytale evening out.
Michigan Law Boosts Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants
“We’re trying to make it so that it’s a little more consistent in training,” says Senator Judy Emmons, who sponsored the bill.
A Fatal Night Out – as New EU Allergy Rules Take Effect
Shahida Shahid, 18, informed restaurant staff of her severe food allergies and they assured her that her meal was safe.