Food Allergies
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Disney World sued after doctor dies from allergic reaction to restaurant mealDespite alerting the restaurant to her allergies, her family said, a waiter "unequivocally assured" the doctor the food was fine to eat. She was dead a few hours later.TrendingFeb 27
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Common cause for 4 major childhood allergies revealed in B.C. studyResearchers found an imbalance in gut bacteria was linked to the development of eczema, asthma, food allergies and hay fever, and say the data may help prevent them in the future.HealthAug 29, 2023
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Accuracy in food labelling a concern for those with allergies, new study saysThe number of Canadians with bad reactions to food is on the rise, according to the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.HealthOct 20, 2021
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Allergy experts suggest removing blanket allergy bans in schoolThe new guidelines suggest instead of bans, schools should maintain a stockpile of EpiPens, and create personalized allergy management plans for kids.HealthMay 6, 2021
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Schools shouldn’t ban nuts, other allergens, new guidelines saySchools shouldn’t ban nuts and other allergens to prevent allergic reactions in children, according to new guidelines published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.HealthMay 5, 2021
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How ‘co-factors’ can increase the likelihood of a food allergy reactionExercise, alcohol and some medications can all make a person more likely to have an allergic reaction to a food, experts say.HealthNov 27, 2019
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Sensory Halloween event aims to help kids who struggle with traditional trick-or-treatingThe event is a subdued trick-or-treating experience for those kids who may struggle with a traditional Halloween setting.Oct 31, 2019
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Toronto woman says Turkish Airlines denied her boarding over nut allergyBetween new flights and a hotel, Norine Khalil said the situation set her back $2,500.CanadaSep 24, 2019
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Will eating peanuts dull your child’s allergy? Experts are dividedA new study has found that oral immunotherapy can increase your child's risk of having an anaphylactic reaction.LifestyleApr 30, 2019
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Hamilton restaurants sought to participate in food allergy pilot projectThe Stock Epinephrine Auto-injector Pilot Project encourages restaurants to make stock epinephrine available in restaurants.CanadaFeb 22, 2019
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