Immunology
I think my child has outgrown their food allergy. How can I be sure?
Some children grow out of their food allergies, but researchers don't exactly know why.
Feb 24, 2020
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Immunology
New clues in understanding how to prevent food allergies by breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers may be encouraged to eat eggs to help prevent babies from developing an egg allergy, according to new studies by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Jan 20, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How psychologists can help people coping with life threatening food allergies
Food allergies have a big impact on people's quality of life. The stress and worry of having a potentially life-threatening reaction can result in the need for some families to seek help from a psychologist. Unfortunately, ...
Jan 7, 2020
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Immunology
Forty percent of people with peanut allergies can eat tree nuts but choose not to
A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows most people allergic to peanuts can safely eat tree nuts. Nevertheless, ...
Dec 18, 2019
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Immunology
Children allergic to cow's milk smaller and lighter
Children who are allergic to cow's milk are smaller and weigh less than peers who have allergies to peanuts or tree nuts, and these findings persist into early adolescence. The results from the longitudinal study—believed ...
Dec 16, 2019
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Immunology
Children with food allergies seen faster under new paediatric model
Children with food allergies are seen 10 months sooner and have fewer allergic reactions when treated by a paediatrician in their own community, a new study shows.
Dec 5, 2019
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Immunology
Misleading allergy labelling puts lives at risk
Failing to declare allergens on food labels is a breach of regulations and can put lives at risk. The law relating to allergen labels was changed recently to reduce the risks to consumers. But recent cases of flawed and misleading ...
Dec 4, 2019
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Immunology
Introducing peanuts and eggs early can prevent food allergies in high risk infants
Research undertaken by King's College London and St George's, University of London has found that introducing certain foods early to infants can prevent them from developing an allergy despite low adherence to an introduction ...
Dec 4, 2019
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Immunology
Antibody injection stops peanut allergy for 2 to 6 weeks, study shows
One injection of an antibody treatment let people with severe peanut allergies eat a nut's worth of peanut protein two weeks later, a small, Stanford-led pilot study showed.
Nov 14, 2019
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Immunology
Social media alternative facts on food allergies can negatively impact medical decisions
The social media stream on food allergies is never-ending. Your Facebook and Twitter friends seem to know what they're talking about. And why shouldn't you believe all those news articles—even if you've never heard of some ...
Nov 8, 2019
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