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    Blog: Tiny Shrimp in Drinking Water  Sep 3, 2010
    In any event, I suspect the "dilutional" effects of drinking water most likely would reduce the risk," Bassett said. "Any individual who suspects they may have a food allergy should be seen by an allergist for proper evaluation and management of this condition," he added. And don't worry. The bugs are kosher. In a 2004 article in The Jewish Press, Rabbi David Berger, a professor of history at the City University Graduate Center, said, "The notion that God would have forbidden something that no... (National Geographic)

    Food Allergy Facts  Aug 25, 2010
    Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 2:35 PM EST Updated: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 2:35 PM EST. Click the following links below to learn more about children allergies. (KSLA.com, LA)

    Elimination Diets for Food-Related ...  Aug 22, 2010
    Diagnosing and treating a food allergy requires a food elimination trial to be conducted. Though many different conditions can affect the skin of both dogs and cats, the three most common causes of in both species are , atopy and food allergy ... If the response to the diet is positive and the skin allergy symptoms resolve, the food elimination trial has been successful in documenting a food allergy. (Suite101.com)

    Childrens win $2.6M to study food allergy  Aug 19, 2010
    6M for food allergy study - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... 6M for food allergy study ... The five-year grant to Dr. Marc Rothenberg, director of Allergy and Immunology at Cincinnati Children s, comes from the Consortium of Food Allergy Research, established by the National Institutes of Health. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    BACK TO SCHOOL: Creative Lunch Suggestions  Aug 18, 2010
    Dietitian Marion Groetch of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City says eggs are "a great source of protein and low in saturated fat.". Related. (ABC News)

    Sweet treats, no wheat  Aug 17, 2010
    It's trendy to profess to have some from of food allergy today. Being gluten intolerant or claiming to suffer from coeliac disease is among the most popular. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Review Managing Your Child's Food...  Aug 15, 2010
    Managing Your Child s Food Allergies helps parents understand the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance, the different diagnosis and treatment regime formats, and ongoing management of allergies in the home and socially through childhood and teen years ... Understanding food allergy diagnosis, definitions, allergy testing, anaphylaxis and information on common food allergies ... Managing food allergy food labelling, eating out and travelling with a child with food allergies,... (Suite101.com)

    A Nut Allergy Skeptic Learns the Hard Way  Aug 14, 2010
    "Laszlo is not the one I wanted to get a food allergy," she said. She added that she was hurt by my column, because, after all her fear and suffering with her daughter--who is five times more allergic to pistachios than Laszlo is--she thought I made it sound as if Heidi had been faking it for attention. (Time.com)

    Acetaminophen May Double Asthma Risk in Kids  Aug 14, 2010
    Scroll Left Scroll Right. Political Hotsheet 5 of 9. (CBS News -- Health)

    What do food allergy labels really mean?  Aug 12, 2010
    What do food allergy labels really mean. - Health - msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Immunotherapy For Food Allergies  Aug 9, 2010
    Cooper's allergist, Dr. Richard L. Wasserman in Dallas, has treated fewer than 100 food allergy patients and he knows of only two other physicians doing it in their practices. At the same time, nearly 4% of children in the U.S. had food allergies in 2007, and that number is rising, according to a 2009 article in the journal Pediatrics. (FOX61, CT)

    Eczema (Dermatitis) and its Effecti...  Aug 2, 2010
    The most frequent cause for dermatitis is food allergy. A particular food may set off an inflammatory process that could result in dermatitis. (Suite101.com)

    Local Titleholder Wins State Pageant for Preteen Girls  Aug 2, 2010
    McLeans platform is Be a P.A.L promoting food allergy awareness. McLean has food allergies, and she hopes to take food allergy awareness with her everywhere as she travels this year. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Local Girl Wins State Title  Aug 1, 2010
    McLean's platform is "Be a P.A.L - promoting food allergy awareness." McLean has food allergies, and she hopes to take food allergy awareness with her everywhere as she travels this year. Her goal is to help other children who suffer from food allergies to learn to adapt to alternative foods and to overcome the feeling of being singled out. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Are Kids' ER Visits for Food Allergies on the Rise?  Jul 29, 2010
    According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3 million school-aged children in the U.S. had a food allergy in 2007, which was up 18 percent from 10 years earlier ... A limitation of the current study is that it was a review of medical records, and the researchers could not test the children to confirm that they had a food allergy ... asp More Health News on: Related MedlinePlus Pages Children's Health: Emergency Medical Services: Food Allergy: Page last updated on 28 July... (MEDLINEplus)

    Scent and sensitivity!  Jul 27, 2010
    Nutritionist Niti Prabhu says, Most people have grown up with smell of good home-cooked food, but they may suffer from a food allergy triggered by its smell at some later stage in life. Food allergies are not common, but they do exist. (India Times, India)

    Guess who's coming to dinner?  Jul 11, 2010
    Australian hospitalisation rates due to food allergy have increased dramatically in the last decade,'' said the president of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Dr Raymond Mullins, earlier this year when launching a web-based training tool to help educate and prevent severe allergic reactions. The question is: is it getting more common. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    'Pine Mouth': Nuts Can Ruin Taste for Weeks?  Jul 8, 2010
    Report says half of patients who think they have a food allergy actually don't. This was the fate of San Francisco-based chef and food critic Jenna VanGrowski, 30, who suffered from a bizarre taste disturbance last month known as "pine mouth.". (ABC News)

    Peanut allergy calls for vigilance  Jul 7, 2010
    It's really a drag to have any food allergy ... Not surprisingly, Kerley said, when one has a food allergy, the whole family has it in a way, because their enjoyment of peanuts is limited ... The Food Allergy Initiative notes that having a food allergy shouldn't stop anyone from enjoying life to the fullest. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Peanuts can't be banned on flights without proof, DOT says  Jun 30, 2010
    Jennifer Roeder of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network in Fairfax, Va. says, "The most practical solution ... would be to simply discontinue serving packaged peanut snacks on all flights.". (USA Today -- Money)

    Should peanuts be banned from planes?  Jun 24, 2010
    Peanuts are a common food allergy, and many people are weighing in on whether they belong on planes ... "Most deadly and almost deadly episodes are caused by ingestion," said Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, associate professor of pediatrics at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine's Jaffe Food Allergy Institute. (CNN -- Travel)

    A warm welcome  Jun 19, 2010
    Two hours later, she suggested I do a food allergy or gut permeability test (not available at the retreat) and take enzymes to boost my digestive system. Thankfully, I didnt have to make major changes to my diet, fitness or lifestyle except to reduce stress. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    45 Comments  Jun 16, 2010
    That ex that I mentioned in my previous post has a food allergy to shellfish and I've seen her go into anaphalactic over it and, yes, it was scary. I'll grant you that crab is different than peanuts and thus easier to avoid unless there's crab in something you really don't expect it to be in but peanuts are everywhere - not just on airplanes. (Salon)

    Allergy support group meets at Mercy  Jun 15, 2010
    Willistons new food allergy support group began to take shape on Saturday morning in a conference room at Mercy Medical Center, with attendees sharing ideas and stories. The common theme: although living with a food allergy can be burdensome, they are not alone. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Ban peanuts on planes? It's not nutty to some  Jun 13, 2010
    Advocates with the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network say the answer's simple: Planes are confined spaces where the air and dust particles get re-circulated. And there's no way to stop and get off during a severe reaction during flight. (AZCentral -- News)

    Food allergy support group forms  Jun 12, 2010
    A food allergy support group has been formed to help the community to become more educated regarding such allergies ... Vader is hoping the community becomes educated about peanut allergies and thus is welcoming people to the Food Allergy Support Group from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Medical Center in the medical staff library near the cafeteria ... The Food Allergy Support Group is being led by Dena Heen, a registered dietitian, and Lisa Zunich, mother of children with food allergies. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    • In search of holistic healing in Juneau  Jun 8, 2010
    Cox said she's had many patients who were treated with surgery and pharmaceuticals for a simple food allergy. For example, She had a patient with acute abdominal pain who'd already had three organs removed and a complete hysterectomy before Cox saw her. (Juneau Empire)

    Shrimp Allergies May Wane With Age  Jun 5, 2010
    Allergies to shellfish, such as shrimp, lobster, and clams, are among the most common type of food allergy. Reactions can range from mild symptoms, like nasal congestion and hives, to serious or even life-threatening problems, including severe airway constriction and a sudden, sharp drop in blood pressure. (Newsmax)

    Peanut allergies stir debate  Jun 5, 2010
    9% of children have a food allergy ... I've seen the posters for the Mercy food allergy support group and it seems like that's open to all families as well ... I have come to learn that there is a Food Allergy support group formed at Mercy hospital meeting on Sat. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Allergic Skin Rashes: Eczema, Hives...  Jun 5, 2010
    Hives are the most common symptom of a food allergy in babies, children and adults. They also occur due to other allergens such as pollen, dust, chemicals, mold, mildew and animal fur and dander. (Suite101.com)

    City Agrees To Train Staff To Use EpiPen  Jun 4, 2010
    Doug Brown, 8, has serious food allergy problems. The federal government said it believes the city of Omaha has relented on its policy that forbids city employees from giving life-saving medication to children in emergencies. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Do you support a peanut ban on planes?  Jun 4, 2010
    If you brought a snack on a plane and were asked not to consume it due to another passenger s food allergy, would you comply. 94 comments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    How to Treat Milk Intolerance Sympt...  Jun 1, 2010
    Many people often confuse food intolerance with food allergy. Food allergy is not the same as food intolerance because food allergy is due to primarily due to an immune response ... Food intolerance is much more widespread than food allergy. (Suite101.com)

    • 'Cookie Sunday' can be deadly  May 31, 2010
    Melissa says of Katherine, "We try to focus on the fact that she is a beautiful, smart girl, who also happens to have a food allergy. She is a lot more than just a girl who is allergic to peanuts." Share this page. Reader Comments Disclaimer ng. (Juneau Empire)

    Food allergies and hidden allergens  May 31, 2010
    com () provides lists of food allergy alerts and products recalled by the FDA. ... Is it really a food allergy ... One in three people either say they have a food allergy or that they modify the family because someone in the family is thought to have a food allergy. (WSFA.com, AL)

    Food Allergy Awareness Subject of Project  May 30, 2010
    McLean, who will be representing the Greater Sandhills area at the North Carolinas Outstanding Little Miss state competition on July 17, at Louisburg College, has chosen food allergy awareness as her community service platform. During Food Allergy Awareness Week, McLean gave a presentation to Episcopal Day School on how to be a PAL which stands for Protect a Life. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Graedon: 2 almonds can put a stop to heartburn  May 25, 2010
    A review on food allergies in the Journal of the American Medical Association (May 12) suggests that food allergy may not be as common as some people believe, affecting fewer than 10 percent of adults. The authors conclude, though, that more than 2 percent do have food allergies, and many others have some food intolerance. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    What Ingredients Mean Wheat Gluten ...  May 22, 2010
    Celiac disease, food allergy, and gluten intolerance are some of the reasons to avoid wheat or gluten ingredients in food. What to look for on food labels. (Suite101.com)

    Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More Than Triples  May 22, 2010
    "These results show that there is an alarming increase in peanut allergies, consistent with a general, although less dramatic, rise in food allergies among children in studies reported by the CDC [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]," study leader Dr. Scott H. Sicherer, a professor of pediatrics at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, said in a news release from the school. "The data underscore the need for more study of these dangerous allergies.". (MEDLINEplus)

    Better Way to Detect Food Allergies  May 22, 2010
    The NIAID study, published May 12 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that in the United States, 6 to 8 percent of children under four, and 4 percent of people five or older, have at least one food allergy ... The "gold standard" for diagnosing a food allergy is to see what happens when the patient is given the food in question (in a controlled setting, to ensure safety), but that is not often done outside of allergy research clinics, says Assa'ad. (Science Daily)

    How well do we understand food allergies?  May 22, 2010
    According to a recent CDC report, the number of people with a diagnosed food allergy had risen by 18 percent over the last decade ... A food allergy is not the same as a food intolerance ... Do you or someone in your family have a food allergy or food intolerance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Research Questions Food Allergy Validity  May 15, 2010
    -- Thirty million people think they have a food allergy ... Three kinds of tests are commonly used to determine a food allergy: a skin test, the most common, where a particle is used to prick the skin for a reaction; a blood test that looks for antibodies associated with particular foods; or a food challenge where small amounts of suspected foods are introduced to watch for an allergic reaction. (KERO 23, CA)

    Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More Than Tripled from 1997 to 2008  May 14, 2010
    Led by Scott H. Sicherer, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, researchers surveyed a total of 5,300 households, representing 13,534 individuals in 2008, a response rate of 42 percent ... The main theory to explain a rise in allergic disease, including food allergy, is the "hygiene hypothesis" that generally suggests that "clean living" with less farm living and the use of medications to prevent and quickly treat infections leaves our... (Science Daily)

    Kids' Food Allergies Often Misdiagnosed  May 14, 2010
    A true food allergy can be life threatening, but many people who just can't tolerate a particular food are told they have food allergies ... These eight foods account for about 90 percent of all food-related allergic reactions, according to the Food Allergy ylaxis Network ... Food challenge in a physician's office or hospital setting is the most reliable way to confirm a specific food allergy, but such testing is costly, time consuming, and can result in anaphylaxis. (CBS News -- Health)

    Service Dog at Heart of Discrimination Complaint  May 14, 2010
    INDIANAPOLIS - Five years after developing a rare - and potentially fatal - food allergy to paprika, Emily Kysel has learned that the peppery red spice is nearly impossible to avoid. It isn't enough to scrutinize the foods she eats, avoiding barbecue and fried chicken. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    Few High-Quality Studies on Food Allergies, Say Reviewers  May 13, 2010
    No uniform standards for diagnosing a food allergy even exist, researchers find ... Elimination diets are a mainstay of food allergy therapy, but the researchers identified only one randomized controlled trial (RCT) -- the gold-standard of evidence -- of an elimination diet ... "Many authorities would consider RCTs of elimination diets for serious life-threatening food allergy reactions unnecessary and unethical; however, it should be recognized that such studies are generally lacking for other... (MEDLINEplus)

    No Clear Criteria for Diagnosing Food Allergies, Researchers Find  May 13, 2010
    In a review of existing literature on the subject, researchers with RAND Corp., Stanford University and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System found differing definitions of food allergy ... "There needs to be standardized criteria of what constitutes a food allergy -- then we can move forward more quickly on management and prevention." ... When examining the literature, the researchers found there was no universal definition of "food allergy," in spite of NIAID's defining it as an... (Science Daily)

    Are Your Food Allergies for Real?  May 13, 2010
    While a considerable percentage of Americans report that they have a food allergy, the true incidence of food allergies may be far less, says Dr. Marc Riedl, an author of the paper and an allergist and immunologist at the University of California, Los Angeles ... This is one of the biggest take-home messages of Wednesday's paper, says Dr. Hugh Sampson, chief of pediatric allergy and immunology at New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine: one positive allergy test result does not a food allergy... (ABC News)

    Food allergy diagnosis 'an inexact science'  May 12, 2010
    Food allergy diagnosis 'an inexact science ... FOOD ALLERGY RESOURCES ... Patients with "nonspecific" symptoms, such as a rash or abdominal complaints, who tested positive in one of these skin or blood tests have less than a 50 percent likelihood of actually having a food allergy, the study said. (CNN -- Health)

    Food allergy diagnosis inconclusive  May 12, 2010
    Food allergy diagnosis 'an inexact science' - CNN.com ... Food allergy diagnosis 'an inexact science ... FOOD ALLERGY RESOURCES. (CNN)

    Why We're Going Nuts Over Nut Allergies  May 2, 2010
    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of U.S. children under 18 with a reported food allergy jumped 18% from 1997 to 2007, and the number of children hospitalized for food allergies has nearly quadrupled in recent years. So forget pet dander and pollen. (Time.com)

    How common is it for adults to start having food allergies and why does it happen?  Apr 27, 2010
    If you suspect you have a shellfish allergy, the first step is to make sure it s a true food allergy rather than a food intolerance ... Food allergy is when the body s immune system reacts to a particular protein in a food, called an antigen ... A food allergy occurs quickly, typically within 15 to 20 minutes of ingesting the food. (Boston Globe)

    Promoting Recovery from Effects of Severe Allergic Reaction  Apr 22, 2010
    14, 2009) Researchers report the development of a new mouse model for food allergy that mimics symptoms generated during a human allergic reaction to peanuts. The animal model provides a new research tool that. (Science Daily)

    Are winter babies more prone to allergies?  Apr 22, 2010
    Babies born in autumn or winter are more likely to develop a food allergy than those born in spring or summer, US researchers have found ... They then compared the months of birth in patients with food allergy with those of patients visiting the emergency rooms for reasons other than food allergy. (BBC News -- Health)

    Pollen At Its Worst In Years In Many Areas  Apr 12, 2010
    Yes, I have a different food allergy. Yes, I have a number of food allergies. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Food allergy? It's all in the mind  Apr 11, 2010
    For reprint rights: Food allergy seems to be in the mind, for researchers claim millions of people wrongly believe that they've a food allergy whereas in reality just a fraction suffer from a genuine problem. 00000000. (India Times, India)

    Many colleges are adapting to the needs of students with food allergies  Apr 7, 2010
    Based on national statistics that 4 percent of the US population has some kind of food allergy, Tucker estimates that she sees only one-quarter to one-half of enrolled students with food allergies, or about 30 new students each year. They need to speak up, she says. (Boston Globe)

    Checklist for food allergic students  Apr 7, 2010
    For more information, visit Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network s College Network at. Copyright 2010 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)

    Overcoming Food Allergies in Children, Bit by Bit  Mar 29, 2010
    Exposing Food Allergy Patients to Allergens Could Help Immune Systems Adapt - ABC News ... New Therapy for Food Allergy Builds Tolerance Through Exposure ... Still, many allergists and patients are banking on the promise of oral immunotherapy because there are so few treatment options for food allergy aside from avoidance and keeping handy at all times. (ABC News)

    High-fructose corn syrup fuels obesity in rats  Mar 29, 2010
    BOTTOM LINE: Because 12 percent of children get a second dose of epinephrine when they go to hospital emergency rooms with severe food allergy reactions, children at risk should carry two doses of self-injectible epinephrine instead of one. CAUTIONS: The study relied on medical charts from emergency departments that could have been inaccurate or incomplete. (Boston Globe)

    Healthy Lunch Choices for Your Children  Mar 26, 2010
    Dietitian Marion Groetch of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City says eggs are "a great source of protein and low in saturated fat.". She also suggests whole grain pasta salad and green salads. (ABC News)

    Children with food allergies should carry 2 doses of emergency medicine  Mar 25, 2010
    Of these, more than half had anaphylaxis, the most severe allergic reaction involving at least two organ systems or low blood pressure (as defined by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease and the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network in 2006). Common symptoms included trouble breathing, skin rashes, swelling and gastrointestinal problems. (EurekAlert!)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    * 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)

    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)

    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
    " Adolescent Medicine 13 (February 2002): 53-72. Speer, F. "Food Allergy: The 10 Common Offenders. " American Family Physician (February 1976):106-12. Compilation by Teacher Baffour Comments: This article has 4, Copyright ? 1994 - 2010 GhanaWeb. All rights reserved.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    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)

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