Food Allergy
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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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First treatment for peanut allergy approved by FDAThe treatment is a specially prepared peanut powder swallowed daily in tiny amounts that are gradually increased over months.WorldJan 31, 2020
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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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New trial shows allergy treatment helps protect children against peanut reactionsWith the treatment, two-thirds of severely allergic children were able to eat two peanuts without a strong reaction.HealthNov 18, 2018
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5 Montreal stories you must read this week: June 2From 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.CanadaJun 2, 2017
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Why the food industry is wary of requiring EpiPens in every restaurantRestaurants are required to equip staff with proper food handling training, hair nets and cleaning supplies. Should that include EpiPens?CanadaMar 29, 2017
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Skin patch offers hope for kids with peanut allergiesA 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.HealthOct 31, 2016
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Teal pumpkins to raise awareness about food allergies this HalloweenHalloween 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.Oct 27, 2015
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Doctors recommend early exposure to prevent peanut allergiesA 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.HealthAug 25, 2015
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