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Unilever & Researchers Launch World's Largest Food Allergy Study

The world's largest study of food allergies has recently launched. It will see industry leaders such as Unilever team up with global experts. The stud... Read More

Posted on March 22, 2013

Teen Pushes for RI Food Allergy Bill

Like most teens, 16-year-old Lauren Mongeau enjoys hanging out with friends at restaurants. However, she's never able to share a meal with them. Mong... Read More

Posted on March 20, 2013

Air Travel Risky for Peanut Allergy Sufferers

Air travel may be dangerous for passengers with tree nut and peanut allergies. Many airlines still serve tree nuts and peanuts in onboard meals. For... Read More

Posted on March 18, 2013

Teen With Nut Allergy Dies After Eating Cookie

Cameron Groezinger-Fitzpatrick died last week after eating a cookie made with peanut oil. The 19-year-old college freshman had a severe peanut allergy... Read More

Posted on March 17, 2013

Deaths from Anaphylaxis Decline Over Past 25 Years

Anaphylaxis deaths have been on the decline in the past 25 years, according to a new retrospective study. However, while deaths related to food aller... Read More

Posted on March 13, 2013

New Guidelines For Introducing Kids to Peanuts, Eggs

According to new recommendations from a leading group of doctors, infants at risk of food allergies should be introduced to suspect foods early in ord... Read More

Posted on March 11, 2013

Babies Born by C-Section More Likely to Develop Allergies

According to new research, children born by c-section are five times more likely to develop allergies than those born naturally. The data, presented d... Read More

Posted on March 8, 2013

Excess Vitamin D During Pregnancy Could Increase Baby's Food Allergy Risk

According to a recent study, pregnant women should avoid taking vitamin D supplements because excess vitamin D appears to raise the risk of babies dev... Read More

Posted on March 6, 2013

Food Allergies Could be Linked to Genetics, Race

According to a new study, race and genetics may play a role in childhood food allergies. The study, conducted by researchers at the Henry Ford Hospita... Read More

Posted on March 1, 2013

Food Allergies Could Impair Children's Growth

A new study suggests that food allergies could affect children's growth. The researchers speculate that this effect could be due to strict avoidance o... Read More

Posted on February 27, 2013