Food Allergies

• Don’t like needles? A nasal spray for allergies could replace EpiPen

  Experts say having a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen injection is 'very significant' as it gives people more options to treat their allergies and could increase uptake.

  Health

  Aug 13
  
• Disney World sued after doctor dies from allergic reaction to restaurant meal

  Despite 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.

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  Feb 27
  
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• Common cause for 4 major childhood allergies revealed in B.C. study

  Researchers 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.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2023
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• Accuracy in food labelling a concern for those with allergies, new study says

  The number of Canadians with bad reactions to food is on the rise, according to the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2021
• Allergy experts suggest removing blanket allergy bans in school

  The new guidelines suggest instead of bans, schools should maintain a stockpile of EpiPens, and create personalized allergy management plans for kids.

  Health

  May 6, 2021
• Schools shouldn’t ban nuts, other allergens, new guidelines say

  Schools 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.

  Health

  May 5, 2021
• How ‘co-factors’ can increase the likelihood of a food allergy reaction

  Exercise, alcohol and some medications can all make a person more likely to have an allergic reaction to a food, experts say.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2019
• Sensory Halloween event aims to help kids who struggle with traditional trick-or-treating

  The 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 allergy

  Between new flights and a hotel, Norine Khalil said the situation set her back $2,500.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2019
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• Will eating peanuts dull your child’s allergy? Experts are divided

  A new study has found that oral immunotherapy can increase your child's risk of having an anaphylactic reaction.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 30, 2019