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02 Jul
Top 3 Medical Emergencies At School
A new study identifies three medical emergencies that account for the most EMS calls at schools. Researchers recommend improved training for these target areas.
24 Apr
Frequent Use of Antibiotics in Infants and Toddlers May Increase Asthma/Allergy Risk
A new study finds frequent use of antibiotics in children under 2 significantly increases their risk for asthma, food allergies and hay fever.
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Why Do Some Kids Benefit More From Exposure Therapy To Food Allergens?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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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 others, such treatment – also called oral immunotherapy — causes severe allergic reactions...
Bread Sold at Walmart, Kroger Recalled for Hazelnut Allergy
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- July 14, 2025
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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 of its Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf bread because they may contain hazelnuts, a tree nu...
Nestle, Other Food Companies Vow to Ban Artificial Colors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- June 30, 2025
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Nestle has joined a growing list of major food companies pledging to voluntarily eliminate artificial colors from their U.S. products by the middle of next year amid mounting health concerns.
"We are always looking for different ways to offer great tasting, compelling ch...
Many Kids Unnecessarily Hospitalized Following Allergic Reactions
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 27, 2025
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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 for overnight ...
Are You Ruining Your Child's Chance To Avoid Food Allergies?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 10, 2025
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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 food allergies start being introduced to small amounts of highly allergenic foods starting a...
Exposure Therapy For Peanut Allergy Effective In Adults
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 28, 2025
- Full Page
Adults with peanut allergies can be safely treated using exposure therapy to increase their resistance, new clinical trial results show.
More than two-thirds of participants (6...
Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- March 24, 2025
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A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows.
“Alpha-gal syndrome is relatively rare, but those who have it can have a full-on anaphylact...
Injectable Drug Resolves Dangerous Food Allergies In One-Third Of Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 3, 2025
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More than a third of food-allergic kids were able to eat full servings of their trigger foods after treatment with an injectable asthma drug, new clinical trial findings...
For Less Severe Child Peanut Allergies, Small Doses of Peanut Butter May Help
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- February 11, 2025
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More than 800,000 U.S. children have what's called "high threshold" peanut allergy, meaning they can tolerate about half a peanut daily before symptoms arise.
New research suggests that exposing these kids to tiny but gradually increasing levels of store-bought peanut bu...
Most Families Exclude Foods Linked to Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 21, 2025
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Most parents of a child with a food allergy opt to cut the offending food completely out of their homes.
However, that strategy is tied to an emotional toll, resea...
Check Your Pantry, Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recalled Due to Milk Allergy Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- December 20, 2024
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FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Holy chip! Frito-Lay has issued a limited recall of select 13-oz bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to the potential presence of undeclared milk, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with a milk allergy....
'Game of Roulette': Flying With Food Allergies Brings Stress, Danger
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- December 5, 2024
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Holiday travel is always stressful, but particularly so for people with food allergies.
Airlines don’t always honor requests to protect the health of people with food all...
More Kids With Food Allergies Are Needing Psychological Care
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- October 24, 2024
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Anxiety is driving more children with potentially dangerous food allergies to seek out psychological care, a new study finds.
Focusing on one Ohio hospital, the researchers found a more than 50% jump in psychology referrals for kids with
Could Dirty Air Raise Kids' Odds for Peanut Allergy?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- October 23, 2024
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Babies who breathe in polluted air tend to have higher rates of peanut allergy as they grow up, but the same wasn't true for immune-based conditions like egg allergy or eczema, Australian researchers report.
Why the connection to peanut allergy in particular?
That...
Food Allergies Spur Serious Anxiety in Most of Those Affected, Survey Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- October 4, 2024
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The large majority of people with food allergy, and the caregivers of kids with such allergies, say the condition has led to psychological distress, a new study finds.
However, only about 1 in every 5 such people have ever been assessed and counseled on their anxieties, ...
Some Chocolate Products Labeled 'Dairy-Free' Contain Milk, FDA Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- September 19, 2024
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Consumers should be aware that some chocolate labeled as “dairy-free” actually contains milk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
This inaccurate labeling could put people with milk allergies in danger, the FDA noted.
About 13 of 210 chocolate ...
Early Exposure to Peanuts Can Prevent Long-Term Allergy
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 29, 2024
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Feeding kids peanuts early in childhood can drastically reduce their risk of developing a peanut allergy, a new clinical trial reports.
Children regularly fed peanut products f...
Test Might Predict Which Kids Will Outgrow Peanut Allergy
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- May 13, 2024
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About a third of young children who are allergic to peanuts will outgrow the allergy by the age of 10, and an antibody test might predict who those kids might be.
Fluctuations ...
For Parents of Kids with Food Allergies, Social Media Can Bring Support -- and Stress
- HealthDay Reporter
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology
- May 1, 2024
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Having a child with food allergies isn't easy to manage, and now new research shows that most of these parents turn to social media for medical advice.
When they do, some of the advice is good and some is not, researchers report.
In the study, published recen...
Food Allergies in College 101: Tips to Cope
- HealthDay Reporter
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology
- March 7, 2024
- Full Page
Food allergies are difficult to manage at any age, but college students face complex challenges when it comes to navigating the dangers posed by the possibility of life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Asthma Drug Xolair Guards Against Severe Reactions in People With Food Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- February 26, 2024
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The asthma medication Xolair has proved its prowess against food allergies, with new research showing the medication substantially lowers the chances of severe reactions in patients.
FDA Expands Use of Asthma Med Xolair to Treat Food Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- February 16, 2024
- Full Page
People threatened by accidental exposure to foods they're allergic to may have a new weapon of defense: On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of the asthma drug Xolair to help prevent anaphylactic reactions.
Xolair (omalizumab) is an injected ...
Injected Xolair Therapy Could Prevent Food Allergies in Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- December 21, 2023
- Full Page
A new treatment appears to reduce food allergies in children and teens, according to interim clinical trial results.
A lab-made monoclonal antibody called omalizumab (Xolair) significantly increased the amounts of common foods that children could eat without sparking an ...
Food Allergies Might Pose 'Silent' Threat to the Heart
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- November 13, 2023
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In an unexpected finding, new research suggests that antibodies arising from common food allergies may also raise risks for heart trouble.
These IgE antibodies didn't even have to be present in quantities high enough to produce an actual food allergy to have this unhealt...
Tasty and Healthy: Try These Thanksgiving Meal Tips for Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- November 11, 2023
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The Thanksgiving table is typically loaded down with turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes and all kinds of pie, but nutritionists say kids should also be encouraged to eat fresh fruit and vegetables during the holiday meal.
Precious few children eat enough fruits and...
Special Toothpaste Might Curb Peanut Allergy in Adults
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- November 9, 2023
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Researchers are testing a toothpaste that aims to let patients who are sensitive to peanuts and other foods simply brush their allergies away.
Doctors already treat some food allergy patients with oral immunotherapy -- feeding them tiny, portioned and gradually increasin...
Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance: What's the Difference?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- October 2, 2023
- Full Page
For most people, there's no reason to give up gluten for good.
But that's not so easy for folks with two gluten-related medical conditions: celiac disease and gluten intolerance, according to
Study Confirms That Exposure Therapy in Infancy Can Stop Peanut Allergy
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- August 7, 2023
- Full Page
Early and gradual exposure to peanuts under medical supervision curbed infants' allergies, according to a new study.
While researchers had seen that peanut oral immunotherapy was well tolerated by toddlers, this research focused on an even younger age group.
"We've...
Nearly a Half-Million Americans Might Have Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Syndrome
- HealthDay Reporter
- Steven Reinberg
- July 27, 2023
- Full Page
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 thought.
Called alpha-gal syndrome, the condition may affect hundreds of thousands of Americans, U.S. ...
Are Your Allergies Ready to Head Off to College?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology
- July 5, 2023
- Full Page
As you stare down your freshman year of college and contemplate living away from home, you're probably facing a few "firsts": First roommate who isn't a sibling; first time fending for yourself to make sure you're eating properly; and if you have nasal allergies, food allergie...
Race, Income Affect Your Risk for a Food Allergy
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- June 15, 2023
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While food allergies have not historically been top of mind for racial and ethnic minorities, new research shows that Hispanic, Black and Asian communities all face a higher prevalence of these issues.
Money also mattered: In households where incomes were higher, at more...
The Most Common Symptoms for Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies & More
- HealthDay Reporter
- Meredith Morckel
- May 22, 2023
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Maybe you can't weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner?
You may have an allergy, but you're not alone. More than 50 million adults and children in the United State...
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of First Nasal Spray to Combat Severe Allergy Attacks
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- May 12, 2023
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Outside advisors for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted Thursday to recommend approval of Neffy, the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
Although most of the Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee members supported the spray for adul...
Skin Patch Could Help Ease Peanut Allergy in Toddlers
- HealthDay Reporter
- Amy Norton
- May 11, 2023
- Full Page
A "peanut patch" worn on the skin may help protect toddlers who have potentially life-threatening peanut allergies, a new clinical trial shows.
The patch is a form of immunotherapy, which means it exposes peanut-allergic children to tiny bits of peanut protein over time ...
Food Allergies: Testing, Management & Treatment
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ann Schreiber
- May 8, 2023
- Full Page
So, you ate a banana. You've eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and your lip is a bit puffy.
If this happens to you, you are likely experiencing food allergy symptoms. You may have just joined the ranks of
Vacations Are No Time to Take a Holiday From Allergy & Asthma Treatments
- HealthDay Reporter
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology
- April 19, 2023
- Full Page
Summer is almost here, and its arrival brings opportunities for many people -- including those who suffer with allergies and asthma -- to plan vacations away from home.
A recent articl...
Pets Could Help Prevent Food Allergies in Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- March 30, 2023
- Full Page
While research has shown that having pets can lower the chances of respiratory allergies in children, a new study finds it might also reduce the risk of food allergies.
Japanese investigators found that young children exposed to dogs in the home were less likely to exper...
Tick Bites Can Trigger Meat Allergy: What You Need to Know
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- March 27, 2023
- Full Page
If you are experiencing mysterious recurrent vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, you may want to consider that a tick could be responsible.
When the lone star tick bites a person, it can transmit something called "alpha gal,"the sugar that's present in all mammals exc...
Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- March 12, 2023
- Full Page
Planning for a safe summer camp experience requires some extra steps if your child has asthma or allergies.
An allergy expert noted that it's a huge concern for parents.
"Most kids heading off to summer camp for the first time wonder how they'll cope sleeping in a ...
Mouse Study Hints at New Treatment for Peanut Allergy
- HealthDay Reporter
- Amy Norton
- February 10, 2023
- Full Page
People with peanut allergies have to be vigilant about avoiding the food and always be armed with emergency treatment. Now scientists say they've taken an early step toward a drug that could prevent severe reactions to peanuts in the first place.
The compound has only be...
About 1 in 3 American Adults Has an Allergy
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- January 26, 2023
- Full Page
If it seems as though everyone you know struggles with some sort of allergy, new research suggests you are not mistaken.
As many as 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 4 kids suffers from a seasonal allergy, a food allergy or eczema, the latest government data shows.
Caused by ...
Make Curbing Allergies, Asthma Your New Year's Resolution
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- December 31, 2022
- Full Page
Keeping allergies and asthma in check in the new year is a resolution worth keeping.
With 2023 dawning, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology offers some suggestions for keeping symptoms under control all year long.
"More than 50 million people in...
Tough New Labeling Law for Sesame Prompts Companies to Add It to Their Products
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez and Robin Foster
- December 22, 2022
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Call it a good idea that seems to have backfired: A tough new labeling law that requires even the smallest amount of sesame be listed on food products has instead spurred some companies to add it to their products.
Allergies & Asthma: Keep Sneezes & Wheezes at Bay This Holiday Season
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- November 26, 2022
- Full Page
It's possible to have a joy-filled holiday season while keeping allergies and asthma in check.
Being aware of triggers is a key, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
"While the holidays bring much joy, some of the good times ...
Food Allergies & Thanksgiving Dinner Can Mix, Just Follow These Tips
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- November 20, 2022
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When loved ones come together for your Thanksgiving feast, keep in mind your those who have food allergies.
Practice safety in menu planning, food preparation and even serving, urged
Dangerous Myths Keep Many Adults With Food Allergies From Getting an EpiPen
- HealthDay Reporter
- Alan Mozes
- November 14, 2022
- Full Page
The EpiPen is a known lifesaver when someone with a serious food allergy eats something they can't tolerate.
Yet the auto-injection treatment is greatly underused in the United States, according to a new survey.
Just over half of at-risk adults said they had ever ...
Severe Food Allergies Can Traumatize Kids, But New Program Helps Ease Fears
- HealthDay Reporter
- Alan Mozes
- October 5, 2022
- Full Page
For a young child with life-threatening food allergies "the world looks like a minefield," a New Jersey mother says.
It's a stress-filled landscape that financial adviser Amy Leis knows all too well. Her daughter Zoe was just a few months old when she suffered her first ...
Back to School: Keeping Kids Safe From Dangerous Food Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- September 21, 2022
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The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live with food allergies.
Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the Americ...
Prehistoric People Drank Animal Milk, Despite Lactose Intolerance
- HealthDay Reporter
- Amy Norton
- July 27, 2022
- Full Page
Researchers have long suspected that humans evolved to tolerate dairy products in order to reap their health benefits. Now a new study refutes that idea.
Around one-third of the world's population possesses a gut enzyme that allows them to digest lactose, a sugar in milk...
Health Care Plans Keep Allergy Rescue Injectors Pricey for Some
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
- July 15, 2022
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Despite now having more choices for lifesaving emergency allergy injectors like EpiPens, the cost is still proving prohibitive...