Peanut Allergy News

One man row-a-thon raises money for extreme allergy sufferers

Mike Monroe is an extreme athlete in Virginia who is working out on a rowing machine for twenty-four hours straight to raise awareness and money for e... Read More

Posted on May 21, 2013

UK hospital studying peanut allergies may improve food labeling

A new three-year Trace study at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge in the United Kingdom is working to determine how much peanut an allergy sufferer... Read More

Posted on May 21, 2013

City in Canada wants to require EAIs at every restaurant

Hamilton, Canada wants to be the first city in that country to require all restaurants and places that serve food to have auto-injectors (aka Epipens)... Read More

Posted on May 18, 2013

Surprising New Treatment For Peanut Allergies

Many individuals with a peanut allergy have to live their lives on constant alert, keeping a sharp eye out for something, some food, or even someone w... Read More

Posted on May 17, 2013

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A Peanut Allergy that Costs an Education

When 26-year-old Kelsey Hough started school at the University of Washington, Tacoma, she was happy to see her teachers and school administrators taki... Read More

Posted on May 17, 2013

Internet Increasingly Used to Self-Diagnose Food Allergies

Allergists in Australia report that their patients are increasingly self-diagnosing food allergies using online resources before visiting their doctor... Read More

Posted on May 4, 2013

Increased Household Consumption of Peanuts Tied to Childhood Peanut Allergies

According to a recent study, increased household consumption of peanuts may play a role in the development of childhood peanut allergies. The study fo... Read More

Posted on April 26, 2013

NC Bill Would Require Schools to Keep Epinephrine Autoinjectors On Hand

North Carolina lawmakers are debating whether to require schools to keep epinephrine auto-injectors on hand to treat severe allergic reactions. Under... Read More

Posted on April 26, 2013

Semen Allergies Getting New Attention

Some allergies, such as those to peanuts or shellfish, are becoming increasingly common. Others are still quite rare, affecting far fewer people aroun... Read More

Posted on April 24, 2013

Could Feeding Your Baby Fish Lower Risk of Allergies?

A recent study suggests that feeding fish to your baby could reduce his or her chance of developing asthma, eczema or allergies later in life. The re... Read More

Posted on April 19, 2013