Immunology
Doctors recommend early exposure to prevent peanut allergies
A pediatricians' group is recommending that infants at high risk of peanut allergies be given foods containing peanuts before they turn 1.
Aug 25, 2015
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Healthy breakfast is essential for kids
(HealthDay)—Kids who skip breakfast will be nutritionally short-changed all day, an expert says.
Aug 21, 2015
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Nuts and peanuts may protect against major causes of death
A paper published today in the International Journal of Epidemiology confirms a link between peanut and nut intake and lower mortality rates, but finds no protective effect for peanut butter. Men and women who eat at least ...
Jun 11, 2015
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Immunology
Many children with asthma have reaction to peanuts, but do not know it
In recent years and months, peanut allergies in children have been in the news frequently, as scientists reveal new insights into why more and more children are developing them and what can be done to avoid them. However, ...
May 17, 2015
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Immunology
Peanut-allergic children are more at risk of exposure at home than at school
Children who are allergic to peanuts are far more likely to be exposed to them in their own homes that at school, says University of Montreal's Sabrine Cherkaoui. Cherkaoui and her colleagues at McGill University came to ...
Apr 28, 2015
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Immunology
Patch to treat peanut allergies to get expedited FDA review
A medical skin patch tested by Seattle-area doctors and families to treat dangerous peanut allergies in children will receive accelerated regulatory review, officials said Thursday.
Apr 14, 2015
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Immunology
New study recommends early introduction of peanuts to prevent allergies
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a dietary staple for many children. But for others, peanut products can be life-threatening and are strictly taboo. A new study released at a meeting of the American Academy and Association ...
Mar 30, 2015
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Health
Consumption of peanuts with a meal benefits vascular health
A study of peanut consumption showed that including them as a part of a high fat meal improved the post-meal triglyceride response and preserved endothelial function.
Mar 30, 2015
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Health
Study finds nut and peanut consumption decreases mortality
If you're looking for a simple way to lower your risk of dying from a heart attack, consider going nuts.
Mar 2, 2015
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Immunology
New peanut allergy test goes beyond scratching the surface
Current peanut allergy tests are not very reliable when it comes to diagnosing the severity of an individual's allergic reaction, which can range from hives to life-threatening anaphylactic shock.
Feb 27, 2015
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