Health

Don't let food allergies spoil your child's fun

Children with food allergies might experience heightened anxiety over social situations involving food. They face the risk of being exposed to an allergen, or conversely, feeling excluded from normal childhood activities, ...

Immunology

Why are peanuts notorious for causing allergies?

The average European has access to thousands of different kinds of food, yet some are more problematic than others. Dairy, shellfish, wheat and especially peanuts are high on the list of common allergens.

Immunology

Six tips to help a friend with food allergies

Food allergies are a serious and life-threatening condition that is estimated to affect 4-8% of children and 6-8% of adults in the United States. It occurs when one's immune system reacts to an ingested food. Reactions can ...

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