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
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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)
