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Why Do Some Kids Benefit More From Exposure Therapy To Food Allergens?
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 — Some kids are helped by exposure therapy to food allergens like peanuts, with their allergies gradually diminishing as they eat small amounts of their food nemesis. For o...
Ritz Update: FDA Issues Risk Warning Due to Undeclared Peanuts in Some Cracker Sandwiches
FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 — Ritz peanut butter cracker sandwiches are being recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared peanuts, a major allergen. The affected products contain individually wr...
What Are The Best Treatments For Chronic Hives?
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 — Hives can drive a person crazy, covering parts of the body with maddeningly itchy welts. Now, a new evidence review has identified the most effective treatments for people who ...
FDA Approves Gardenia-Based Blue Dye for Use in Foods and Drinks
TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 — A natural blue food coloring made from gardenia fruit has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The additive — dubbed gardenia blue — can now be used i...
Skin Prick Automated Test Shows Equivalent Accuracy to Conventional Skin Prick Test
TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 – Compared with the conventional skin prick test (SPT), the novel Skin Prick Automated Test (SPAT) shows equivalent accuracy to detect birch pollen or house-dust mite allergy...
Bread Sold at Walmart, Kroger Recalled for Hazelnut Allergy
MONDAY, July 14, 2025 — A popular brand of bread sold at Walmart, Kroger and other stores has been recalled in 12 U.S. states due to undeclared hazelnuts. Hartford Bakery Inc. is recalling six lots o...
Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled Over Labeling Mistake
FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 — A labeling mistake has led to a nationwide recall of four different types of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons, federal health officials said. Mondelēz Global LLC, th...
Cashew Identified as Increasingly Relevant Allergen Triggering Anaphylaxis in Children
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 – Cashew is an increasingly relevant allergen leading to anaphylaxis in children, according to a study published online June 13 in Allergy. Veronika Höfer, from Charité U...
Many Kids Unnecessarily Hospitalized Following Allergic Reactions
FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 — Many kids are spending a lot of unnecessary time under observation in a hospital following a sudden allergic emergency, a new study concludes. About 17% of kids are admitted f...
Many Kids Unnecessarily Hospitalized Following Allergic Reactions
FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 — Many kids are spending a lot of unnecessary time under observation in a hospital following a sudden allergic emergency, a new study concludes. About 17% of kids are admitted f...
What Does Science Say About Pet Allergies?
WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 — If spending time around dogs or cats makes your eyes water, your nose run, your skin itch or your breathing difficult, you’re not alone. Pet allergies — allergic reactions t...
FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk
MONDAY, June 23, 2025 — Chocolate candy sold across the U.S. is being recalled because it may contain milk that isn’t listed on the label, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The agency ...
New Blood Test Promises Pain-Free Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease
FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 — Celiac disease patients currently must make themselves sicker before they're able to seek treatment. The tests now used to diagnose celiac disease require patients to eat g...
Parents Delaying Introduction of Nuts and Eggs, Tied to Increase in Food Allergy Risk
WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 – Most highly allergenic foods are introduced to infants at 6 to 9 months, but introduction of eggs and nuts is delayed beyond age 1 year in a large proportion of infants,...
Are You Ruining Your Child's Chance To Avoid Food Allergies?
TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 — Out of concern, many parents might be spoiling their child’s best chance to avoid developing a food allergy, a new study says. Allergy experts recommend children at risk of fo...
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