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On Being Allergic To Peanuts Or Tree Nuts: It May Not Be Both [VIDEO]
By Lori Brown | Mar 30, 2017 10:19 AM EDTA study shows being allergic to a nut does not necessarily mean the same to all nuts.
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Food Allergy Development Associated With Skin Exposure
By Kamal Nayan | Nov 04, 2014 09:41 AM ESTContact between inflamed skin and food proteins may trigger food allergy development, according to a recent study.
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Food Allergy In Black Children Doubles In Last Quarter Century
By Christine Hsu | Mar 03, 2014 07:23 PM ESTFood allergies have nearly doubled among black children over the last 23 years, according to a new study.
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Researchers Say Children can be Taught to Fight Food Allergy in Time
By Drishya Nair | Dec 28, 2012 05:29 AM ESTHolidays and the festive season could be stressful for parents, as there are so many varieties of food and sweets all around, and it is difficult to monitor children's diet and keep them away from allergens. However, it may come as a relief for parents to know that in a new study conducted at National Jewish Health in Denver, doctors are working towards an approach to treating food allergies. In their study, children are exposed to the foods that usually make them sick, Medical Xpress reports.
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Children With Food Allergies Are Easy Targets for Bullies
By Drishya Nair | Dec 24, 2012 01:14 PM ESTA new study suggests that about one-third of children who have food allergies suffer bullying at school. So apart from constantly watching out for allergens, parents of children suffering from food allergy also need to be highly vigilant about their children's day-to-day encounters and make sure that their child is not the favorite target of a bully in class.
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Food Allergy Risk Could be Due to Water Purifier Chemical: Study
By Drishya Nair | Dec 03, 2012 06:20 AM ESTThe recent surge in food allergies could be due to a byproduct of chemicals used to help purify water, a new study claims. The study found that people exposed to high levels of dichlorophenols are more likely to get food allergies. Dichlorophenols are produced when chlorine is added to water to make it clean and get rid of bugs.
