New trial shows allergy treatment helps protect children against peanut reactions
With the treatment, two-thirds of severely allergic children were able to eat two peanuts without a strong reaction. Continue reading
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5 Montreal stories you must read this week: June 2
From a badly paved road to convicted killer Karla Homolka dropping her children off to school in NDG, here are the top stories Global News covered in Montreal this week. Continue reading
Why the food industry is wary of requiring EpiPens in every restaurant
Restaurants are required to equip staff with proper food handling training, hair nets and cleaning supplies. Should that include EpiPens? Continue reading
Skin patch offers hope for kids with peanut allergies
A wearable skin patch may help children who are allergic to peanuts by delivering small doses of peanut protein, according to a new study that calls for the therapy to be further explored. Continue reading
Teal pumpkins to raise awareness about food allergies this Halloween
Halloween can be a tough time for children with food allergies and their families, but one organization in Canada is trying to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive this year. Continue reading
Doctors recommend early exposure to prevent peanut allergies
A pediatricians’ group in the United States is recommending that infants at high risk of peanut allergies be given foods containing peanuts before they turn one. Continue reading
Gluten-free tops Canada’s hottest food trends for 2014
The local food movement and dark leafy superfoods have been usurped — gluten-free is Canada’s hottest food trend for 2014. Continue reading