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Epipen Marketer Profits From Growing Allergy Rate

Epipens, made by the Pfizer drug company, are the most common brand of epinephrine auto-injector, used to stop a life-threatening reaction to peanuts,... Read More

Posted on September 13, 2012

Ireland Decides to Continue Using Recalled Epinephrine Drug

Anapen, a brand of epinephrine injection pen commonly used in many European countries, is still being used in Ireland despite being recalled in the UK... Read More

Posted on September 10, 2012

New Test Measures Food Allergy Severity

A new food allergy test known as uKnow provides more information than ever before about food sensitivities, predicting the potential severity of aller... Read More

Posted on September 7, 2012

Fish Oil Does Not Prevent Babies From Developing Food Allergies

According to a recent study, giving a baby fish oil supplements is not effective at preventing food allergies. The researchers found that fish oil had... Read More

Posted on September 5, 2012

Intestinal Worms May Hold The Key to Stopping Food Allergies

Hookworms carry serious risks and infect more than one billion people worldwide. But it turns out that this intestinal parasite may have an upside. Ne... Read More

Posted on September 4, 2012

Lady Gaga Reportedly Following Gluten-Free Diet

Pop star Lady Gaga has reportedly gone gluten-free in an effort to lose weight. The Australian newspaper Sky News reports that the "Born This Way" sin... Read More

Posted on August 30, 2012

All Ohio Schools to Have EpiPens On Hand For Emergencies

School nurses are accustomed to caring for injured or sick students, handing out bandages and ice packs and ensuring children receive their prescribed... Read More

Posted on August 28, 2012

Bismarck ND Schools Implements New Food Allergy Policy

The Bismarck, North Dakota school district has implemented a new, district-wide food allergy policy for the coming year. Evy Monzelowsky, a nurse who... Read More

Posted on August 24, 2012

When To Consider Allergy Tests For Your Kids

Your daughter pets a friend's bunny, and you notice that she has a rash on her arm. Your son eats a bite of shrimp dip, later complaining of a scratch... Read More

Posted on August 21, 2012

Campaign Launched to Institute Food Allergy Safety Standards in British Schools

Doctors warn that minimum safety standards should be instituted in Britain's schools, in recognition of the rising rates of food allergies among child... Read More

Posted on August 19, 2012