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. Continue reading
Food Allergies
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. Continue reading
Hamilton restaurants sought to participate in food allergy pilot project
The Stock Epinephrine Auto-injector Pilot Project encourages restaurants to make stock epinephrine available in restaurants. Continue reading
Fumes from cooking fish blamed in U.S. boy’s death, but doctors say such allergic reactions are rare
A Brooklyn boy’s death is being blamed on an allergic reaction caused by fumes from cooking fish. How do you make sure this doesn’t happen? Continue reading
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Half of adults who think they have food allergies actually don’t: study
Health experts say many people may be unnecessarily avoiding food. Continue reading
Ritz-Carlton in Montreal serves up allergen-free breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa features a holiday spread for kids that is free of the top 10 food allergens. Continue reading
Are food sensitivity tests really necessary? Here’s what experts say
Health experts say food intolerance tests don’t work, and can even cause Canadians to feel worse. Continue reading
Teal Pumpkin Project aims to make Halloween less scary for allergy sufferers
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
For parents with children who have food allergies Halloween can be a scary time, but the Teal Pumpkin Project aims to make Halloween safe for everyone. Katelyn Wilson explains. Continue reading
Debunking common myths surrounding kids’ health
All parents have been on the receiving end of well-intentioned advice when it comes to raising healthy kids. But how much is fact and how much is fiction? Continue reading
‘It’s not a joke’: Parents, allergy group furious over scene in ‘Peter Rabbit’
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Parents and allergy groups are furious with a scene from the new Peter Rabbit movie. Continue reading