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Tag: food allergy
Food Allergies’ Link to ARFID, a Serious Eating Disorder
Read about one family’s experience with an extreme form of selective eating called avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). As a… Read more »
The Surprising Side Effect of Food Allergies: Confidence
If your child has food allergies, you are well aware of the downsides of food allergy life – the anxiety,… Read more »
Labeling Bill Aims to Simplify Adding Top Allergens, Gluten Sources
A comprehensive food labeling bill recently introduced in the United States Congress would make it easier to require labeling for… Read more »
Dr. Gupta Video: Food Allergy’s Rise, Confusion and Hope
Among topics: rise of food allergies in kids and adults; fact vs. fiction; food allergy is so misunderstood.
Food Allergy Mom’s Advice On: Creating a School 504 Plan
Heading into a school meeting to talk about food allergy needs for your child can feel daunting. But food allergy… Read more »
Illinois Gov. Signs Elijah’s Law, Protecting Allergic Kids in Daycare, School
With the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois on August 20 became the second state to pass an Elijah’s Law… Read more »
EpiPen Suit Update: Where It Stands and What It Means for Consumers
Updated Oct. 28: In late July, a U.S. District Court judge granted preliminary approval of a $345 million settlement agreement… Read more »
Some Adults with EoE Allergy Can Just Cut Milk, Instead of 6 Foods
Food elimination diets are a common treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). That’s the form of food allergy where certain foods… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom on: Visiting LEGOLAND with Food Allergies
It’s obvious these days online – many food allergy families are planning vacations. A hugely popular destination among kids these… Read more »