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Does Farming Protect Adults Against Allergies?
Want to avoid adult-onset environmental allergies? Then become a farmer, according to a new study.
FDA’s Gluten-Free Rule: Issues in the Fine Print
The FDA’s new gluten-free labeling standard is a great step forward, but has some issues.
Our 11-Year-Old Takes Charge in Emergency
After a mistake of eating an unsafe candy, our brave girl acted swiftly to save her own life.
How Do You Know if an Allergy is Truly Gone?
Q: My 6-year-old daughter’s IgE blood test numbers for peanut allergy have significantly decreased, and the allergist is offering an… Read more »
Food Allergy’s Economic Burden on Families: $3,500 a Year
Having a child with a food allergy raises the expenses of an American family by a hefty $3,457 a year, says a groundbreaking national study
Disordered Mast Cells, and the Clues to Food Allergy
FOOD Allergies, EoE, Autism, Asthma, Celiac Disease and Eczema all have mast cell issues in common. There is a huge need for research into food allergy and its relationship with these other diseases. You have probably heard of most of these diagnoses except for maybe a new diagnosis called Mast Cell Disorder.
Is it Possible to be Allergic to Kiwi?
Q: I recently fed my almost-3-year-old son kiwi, and he immediately complained that his “mouth hurt.” His top lip did… Read more »
Never Too Early to Start Educating Kids About Celiac Disease
From grocery games to toy food parties and tending the garden, nurture your child’s gluten-free awareness. The gluten-free diet is… Read more »
Canadian Survey of Gluten in Spices
CFIA has given Allergic Living permission to post that full report below for interested consumers.