Pediatric allergy specialist: Feed babies allergenic foods earlier, not later
In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030.
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Disease or Syndrome: Peanut Hypersensitivity
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AAAAI: Peanut allergy risk increased in younger siblings of peanut-consuming children
Younger siblings of peanut-consuming children have an increased risk for peanut sensitization and allergy, which can be mitigated by early introduction of peanuts, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Bacteria found in mouth and gut may help protect against severe peanut allergic reactions
One of the big mysteries in food allergy is why two people with similar levels of peanut-specific antibodies can react so differently. It turns out the answer may be in the mouth and gut's bacteria. A new study, led by researchers ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Low-dose peanut therapy shown to protect children with peanut allergies
Children with peanut allergies may not need large doses of peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) to build protection against peanuts, finds a new study led by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Montreal Children's Hospital.
Dec 29, 2025
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Most parents are aware of early peanut introduction guidelines—but confused about the details
Feeding babies peanut-containing foods as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy, but a new study published in JAMA Network Open found that parents need more support to get it right. Interviews with parents revealed ...
Dec 18, 2025
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Peanut patch treatment continues to help toddlers safely build tolerance over three years
New research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers encouraging news for parents of young children with peanut allergies. A long-term study ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Oral food challenges and immunotherapy offer hope for families managing food allergies in young children
Two new studies appearing in Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shine a spotlight on oral immunotherapy ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Should toddlers try peanuts? Is your ulcer a bug's fault? The 'flip-flopping' of health advice
In the early 2000s, the advice for parents was clear: Don't feed babies and toddlers foods containing peanuts. It might increase the child's risk of developing a severe allergy to the ground nut.
Oct 30, 2025
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New intervention helps pediatricians promote early peanut introduction to prevent allergy
Results from a randomized clinical trial published in Pediatrics show that pediatricians who received targeted educational and clinical decision-support tools were significantly more likely to advise parents to introduce ...
Oct 6, 2025
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Why some kids thrive—and others react—during peanut allergy desensitization
Oral immunotherapy helps many children with peanut allergy—but for some, it can also trigger severe allergic reactions. In the journal Allergy, a team led by Young-Ae Lee explains what might be behind these differences and ...
Jul 28, 2025
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