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FDA Wants More Data on Neffy, First Needle-Free Antidote for Severe Allergic Reactions

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 – In a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe...

Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma

MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – Babies who have more mature microbes in their gut are less likely to have allergy-related wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to new research. “Our studies on t...

Company Pulls 'One Chip Challenge' From Store Shelves After Teen Dies

FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 – The maker of the “One Chip Challenge” has pulled the product from store shelves after a Massachusetts mom claimed the super spicy chip, packaged in a coffin-shaped container, ...

Gut Microbiome May Predict Later Peanut Allergies

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Infants who later develop peanut allergy have distinct differences in their gut microbiome in early childhood, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in The Journal of...

Canadian Wildfire Smoke's Health Impact on NYC  Residents May Have Been Less Than Feared

THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 – Living through days of smoky air from Canadian wildfires in June was unpleasant for New York City residents, but new data shows it wasn't as immediately concerning for...

Spring, Summer Births Linked to Development of Pollinosis

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 – Spring and summer births are associated with development of pollinosis and summer births are associated with house dust mite (HDM) sensitization, according to a study...

Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Effective for Children Under 12 Months

MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) can induce desensitization to peanuts in children younger than 12 months of age, according to research published online July 13 in the Journal...

Back-to-School Tips on Preventing Asthma, Allergy Flares in Kids

SATURDAY, Aug. 12, 2023 – Heading back to school requires supplies and planning for all, but if you’re a parent of a child with allergies or asthma then you have even more to consider. “The start of ...

New Lead for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 – Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., was named on Wednesday to become the next head of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a job most recently held by Anthony...

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo Will Replace Fauci to Lead National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 – Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo was named on Wednesday to become the next head of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a job most recently held by Dr....

Even Transient Food Allergy in Infancy Impacts Later Lung Function

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 – Food allergy in infancy, whether it resolves or not, is associated with lung function deficits and asthma at age 6 years, according to a study published online July 25 in...

New Clues to Treating a Disease That Prevents Children From Swallowing, Eating

TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 – Children who have a chronic immune system disease that can prevent them from eating may eventually have a new treatment, decades after the condition was first identified....

Researchers Use EHR Systems to ID Pediatric Allergy Patterns

TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 – In a study published online July 25 in Pediatrics, the authors describe pediatric allergy patterns across the United States. Stanislaw J. Gabryszewski, M.D., Ph.D., from the...

More Parents Are Introducing Peanuts Early

MONDAY, July 31, 2023 – Early peanut feeding practices are gaining traction among U.S. parents/caregivers, according to a study published online July 21 in Pediatrics. Waheeda Samady, M.D., from the...

Nearly a Half-Million Americans Might Have Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Syndrome

THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – Tick bites can cause crippling infections like Lyme disease in humans, but new research suggests they can also trigger a serious meat allergy in far more Americans than...

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