All articles tagged with #food allergies
A mom's video capturing her daughter's allergic reaction to an apple peel highlights how easily allergies can be missed and the importance of vigilance, leading to a diagnosis of apple peel allergy and other food allergies, which has significantly changed their family's routines and awareness.
A new study shows that early and frequent feeding of peanuts to infants, starting as early as 4 months, has helped approximately 60,000 children avoid developing peanut allergies, marking a significant public health success since guidelines changed in 2015 to promote early allergen exposure.
A study finds that since the 2015 guidelines recommending early peanut introduction to infants, about 60,000 children have avoided developing peanut allergies, with a significant decline in new cases among young children, highlighting the impact of changing medical advice on public health.
A new study shows that early introduction of peanuts to infants, following updated guidelines, has prevented approximately 60,000 children in the U.S. from developing peanut allergies, with a significant decline in cases among children aged 0-3 since 2015. Despite initial slow adoption, the practice is gaining traction and offers a promising strategy to reduce food allergy prevalence.
A study published in Pediatrics shows that food allergy rates in children under 3 decreased by 36% after guidelines in 2017 recommended early peanut introduction, with peanut allergies dropping by 43%.
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a global initiative that promotes food allergy awareness and inclusion during Halloween by encouraging households to display teal pumpkins and offer non-food treats, ensuring children with food allergies can participate safely in trick-or-treating.
Early research from Penn Medicine suggests that new mRNA vaccines could prevent food and seasonal allergies by stopping allergens from triggering immune reactions and inflammation, showing promise for future allergy treatments.
Experts suggest adding pine nuts and goat's milk to the list of foods requiring allergy labels due to increased allergic reactions, with other emerging allergens like buckwheat, peas, lentils, and pine nuts also under review, following analysis of nearly 3,000 European cases of food-induced anaphylaxis.
Scientists have discovered that the asthma drug zileuton may prevent severe food allergy reactions by blocking a gut pathway involved in anaphylaxis, with promising results in mice and ongoing human trials to determine its effectiveness in preventing life-threatening allergic reactions.
Allergies are increasing globally, especially among children, but advancements in treatments are making it easier and safer for people to manage even severe allergies.
Jo Frost, known as Supernanny, revealed she has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis, which causes severe allergic reactions to certain foods and requires immediate treatment with epinephrine. She shared her experience to raise awareness about the condition and its impact on daily life.
Jo Frost, known for 'Supernanny,' revealed she has a life-threatening allergy condition called anaphylaxis, urging for greater awareness, education, and empathy towards those with severe allergies, and emphasizing the importance of proper treatment and safety measures.
Research shows that introducing eggs and peanut butter to babies around six months old significantly reduces the risk of developing allergies to these foods by 12 months, supporting updated guidelines that challenge previous advice to delay such foods.
A Canadian study suggests that consuming dairy before bed, especially for those with lactose intolerance, may increase the likelihood of nightmares and disturbed sleep, possibly due to gastrointestinal discomfort affecting sleep quality and dreams.
Timothy Howard died from a severe allergic reaction to a contaminated chocolate bar, highlighting the dangers of food allergies and the need for clearer food labeling and better emergency treatments. His family advocates for increased awareness and safety measures to prevent similar tragedies, emphasizing the importance of reading labels and timely treatment during allergic reactions.