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Tag: Newsflash Allergy
Food Allergies May Limit Growth
Children with food allergies have been found to have lower weight and height than their non-allergic counterparts.
Half of Parents Unaware as Allergic Kids Targeted by Bullies
One-third of kids bullied because of allergies, but almost half of their parents were in the dark about it.
Water Purifying Chemical Linked to Food Allergy
Exposure to high levels of a chemical used in chlorinating water may increase the risk of food allergy.
Spice Allergy: On the Rise and Difficult to Spot
Allergies to spices are difficult to detect and on the rise, says allergist Sami Bahna.
Majority Not Carrying An Auto-Injector for Allergy
An alarming 63 percent of adults at risk of anaphylaxis do not always carry an auto-injector with them.
Alarming Lack of Allergy Vigilance With Babies: Study
Researchers have found a high rate of allergic reactions in infants, with some being babies being “knowingly” fed an allergen.
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.
Sun’s Rays May Prevent Food Allergies, Eczema
A large study of Australian kids finds persuasive evidence that sun exposure may help to ward off both food allergies and eczema.
Family Angered by Allergic Daughter’s Death at School
A Quebec coroner lays no blame in the death of a 6-year old who died of asthma attack or food reaction at school.