Shellfish Allergies Mar 20, 2010
How Dangerous is This Common Food Allergy. . (Suite101.com)
Hot Restaurant Trends: Locally Sourced, Sustainable (25) Mar 15, 2010
9) Gluten-free/food allergy conscious menus ... Healthful options for children, produce, super fruits high in nutrition, bite-size and half portions, and food allergy conscious and gluten-free meals are hot, illustrating that consumer interest in health and nutrition continues to grow -- and that restaurants are responding. (Agri-View, WI)
Peanut Allergy Linked to Worse Asthma in Kids Mar 13, 2010
Researchers found that among 160 5- to 18-year-olds with asthma seen at their center, the 46 with peanut allergies generally had more hospitalizations for asthma exacerbations than children without the food allergy ... That figure was 37 percent among those without the food allergy, according to lead researcher Dr. Alyson Simpson, of Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware ... Her team's findings point to an association between peanut allergy and more asthma exacerbations,... (MEDLINEplus)
Effective Ways of Treating a Diaper... Mar 12, 2010
Some of the factors that may trigger this condition are dry skin, perspiration, sudden change in temperature, synthetic clothing, change in diaper brand, food allergy, and soaps and detergents ... If food allergy is suspected, allergy tests may be done. (Suite101.com)
Food Allergy-Related Disorder Linked to Master Allergy Gene Mar 9, 2010
4, 2008) A European team of scientists are embarking on new research to develop food allergy treatments. Classical treatment with allergen-specific immunotherapy, where a patient received monthly injections. (Science Daily)
Gene site found for children's food allergy Mar 8, 2010
Pediatrics researchers have identified the first major gene location responsible for a severe, often painful type of food allergy called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) ... The National Institutes of Health provided funding support for this study, along with the Food Allergy Project, the Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disorders (CURED) Foundation, the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED), The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Chair's Institute, the Buckeye... (EurekAlert!)
Trina Talks More About Leaked Photos Mar 5, 2010
"Her doctor eventually referred her to an allergist who conducted a series of tests, according to the rapper. Her doctor originally suggested the breakout may have been caused by a food allergy or a reaction to makeup. "We tried to figure out what triggered this breakout," she said. "It was explained to me that it was Urticaria, which is basically hives. " Stress, she said, might have ultimately been the reason, though she admitted she wasn't entirely sure why she broke out. Trina is currently... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Protecting Consumers With Food Allergies Should Improve With New International Guidelines Mar 3, 2010
New approaches are currently developed to treat food allergy sufferers, thereby improving their quality of life. The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is forging ahead with a new project which is demonstrating a revolutionary approach to treating patients with food allergies. (Science Daily)
Meat May Cause Unidentified Allergic Reactions Mar 3, 2010
"These studies continue to suggest not only that IgE to a carbohydrate has important clinical implications in food allergy and anaphylaxis, but that the presence of this antibody may well have been under-appreciated in terms of the number of patients affected and the geographical scope," study author Dr. Scott P. Commins, of the University of Virginia, said in an academy news release ... The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network has more about. (AZCentral -- Health)
Kids' Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed Mar 2, 2010
Dr. Scott H. Sicherer, a professor of pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine's Jaffe Food Allergy Institute in New York City, seconded that advice. "I'm involved in this kind of research myself," he noted, "and it is very promising. But many open questions remain. Does this really cure the allergy, or just change the threshold while you're taking the daily treatment? There may be people who this does permanently cure, but there may be as many or more that it doesn't. "So it's important to... (MEDLINEplus)
Can Peanut Allergies Be Cured by ... Eating Peanuts? Mar 2, 2010
Immunotherapy is designed to build up the body's tolerance to such "toxins" by gradually increasing patients' exposure to them over several weeks or months, says Hugh Sampson, who runs the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai. "We start at the microgram level, scale up to milligrams and may end with grams of peanuts ," says Sampson, but he warns people not to try the program at home. (Time.com)
Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions Mar 2, 2010
"These studies continue to suggest not only that IgE to a carbohydrate has important clinical implications in food allergy and anaphylaxis, but that the presence of this antibody may well have been under-appreciated in terms of the number of patients affected and the geographical scope," study author Dr. Scott P. Commins, of the University of Virginia, said in an academy news release. A person who suffers an anaphylactic reaction to something unknown is at increased risk for recurring... (MEDLINEplus)
Experts: Lactose intolerance misunderstood Feb 25, 2010
Lactose intolerance is NOT a food allergy and eliminating dairy products could be detrimental to your bones and, possibly, your heart, blood pressure and colon, experts say ... He emphasized that lactose intolerance is not like a food allergy: "It's not something where a little bit of milk is going to make you very sick.". (USA Today)
Peanut allergy 'cure' put to test Feb 23, 2010
The pilot study was the first time a food allergy had been desensitized. Doctors in Cambridge believe they may soon have a cure for peanut allergies. (BBC News -- Health)
* Scientists confident of cure for peanut allergy Feb 23, 2010
Food allergy is responsible for the majority of anaphylactic shock in children and has increased by 20 percent in Western countries in the past 10 years. Families involved in the pilot said the therapy changed their lives. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Food allergy update Feb 21, 2010
If you still suspect your child is allergic to food, consult your pediatrician, who can rule out other sources through allergy testing. From Your Family Today. (WSFA.com, AL)
It’s not Big Brother when the rules save lives, money Feb 21, 2010
Before dismissing food allergy training for restaurant workers, he should recall the Brown University student with a peanut allergy who died after eating chili which (unbeknownst to her) had been thickened with peanut butter. Before ridiculing the San Francisco composting ordinance, he might wish to explore the savings in tax dollars whenever waste is diverted from landfills, and before criticizing plans to reduce obesity in children, he should investigate the current and future economic costs... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Colleges accommodate more students with food allergies Feb 16, 2010
In October, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) premiered its College Network, a website that includes a growing list of colleges and what they offer for students with food allergies, as a resource for potential applicants. Jennifer Love, media and marketing communications manager, says that as ranks of kids with food allergies have grown and grown up FAAN has seen increasing evidence that "there was a need to help at the college-age level, to figure out what colleges were and... (USA Today -- News)
PB&J sandwich: more concerns for food allergies on campus? Feb 15, 2010
The food allergy piece [of the biweekly meetings] involves how to better train employees, what materials would be most helpful, and how do we test their knowledge, Diekman said ... In order to keep food allergy to a minimum on campus, the Dining Services staff has been trained on how to properly clean, sanitize and reuse all materials related to the production of food on campus ... Dining Services at Washington University takes the food allergy issue very seriously. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Are Allergies a Restaurant Responsibility? Feb 13, 2010
A Massachusetts Regulation Requires Restaurants to Get Food Allergy Training ... Restaurants also will have to post information and instructions about food allergies in a staff area, and are required to print the warning: "Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy" on menus ... "The responsibility is shared -- , on the food allergist -- to make sure they have a food allergy action plan," said Bassett. (ABC News)
State urges food allergy safety in restaurants Feb 11, 2010
State urges food allergy safety in restaurants - The Boston Globe ... State urges food allergy safety in restaurants ... Every menu in the state would be emblazoned with this admonition: Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. (Boston Globe)
The Pros & Cons of Kola Nuts Feb 9, 2010
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Graceful business Feb 7, 2010
They purchased liability insurance, just in case of a balloon bursting or food allergy emergency. They dream of one day having a storefront to work out of, but for now, work and home are synonymous for the Bonillas. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
How to Put a Pet on an Elimination ... Feb 2, 2010
When a pet has a food allergy his owners can put him on an elimination diet to figure out what is causing problems ... Of those dogs that have an allergy, about 10% of them have a food allergy ... Pet owners can usually diagnose a particular food allergy by putting their pet on an elimination diet. (Suite101.com)
Could Your Pet Have a Food Allergy? Feb 2, 2010
Could Your Pet Have a Food Allergy ... Could Your Pet Have a Food Allergy ... Owners can go through some simple steps to figure out and diagnose a pet food allergy. (Suite101.com)
Switch Turns on Allergic Disease in People Jan 23, 2010
The signaling molecule, called thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), is key to the development of allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and food allergy. See Also. (Science Daily)
Food allergy sufferers find socializing tricky Jan 10, 2010
In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even life-threatening anaphylaxis ... Much more common than food allergy ... Because a food intolerance can cause some of the same symptoms as a food allergy, people often confuse the two. (USA Today -- News)
Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy? Jan 10, 2010
Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy ... Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy ... (HealthDay News) -- A food allergy -- commonly to edibles such as shellfish, nuts, wheat, eggs or milk -- often has telltale warning signs. (MEDLINEplus)
Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S. Jan 10, 2010
Whatever the cause, it's clear that the number of children with food allergies has gone up 18 percent and the number seeking treatment for food allergy at emergency departments or hospitals has tripled since 1993 ... Although many people think of allergies as more of a nuisance than a serious health issue, food allergy in particular can be very serious, even life-threatening ... The most common foods that people are allergic to include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, shellfish, fish and... (MEDLINEplus)
PROGRESS: New treatment strategies may help overcome food allergies Jan 10, 2010
"All other allergies have lots of treatments," says Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. "With food allergy, we have nothing: Avoid the food, take epinephrine (adrenaline shots to counteract anaphylaxis, a deadly reaction) and get to the hospital." ... "This is huge for the food allergy community. We finally can say that probably in 10 years, the landscape will look very different than it does now.". (USA Today -- News)
Young Skater Battles Extreme Food Allergy Jan 10, 2010
12-Year-Old With Extreme Food Allergy Finds Solace in Skating - ABC News ... 12-Year-Old Battling Dangerous Food Allergy Finds 'Home' on Ice. (ABC News)
