If you have a nut allergy like Caleb does, the secret may be in your genes
“Every time that it’s happened, I am terrified, I’m terrified of losing him.” Continue reading
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Treating allergies with allergens: St. Joseph’s Hospital program praised for changing lives
At St. Joseph’s Hospital, a new food allergy clinic is actually treating kids with non-life-threatening peanut allergies with peanuts in an approach called oral immunotherapy. Continue reading
5 Montreal stories you must read this week: June 2
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
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
Give your baby peanut-based foods early to prevent allergy: new guidelines
Most babies should start eating peanut-containing foods around six months, say guidelines that aim to protect babies and kids from developing the dangerous food allergy. 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
Penny-pinching restaurateur jailed after peanut allergy customer dies from ‘no nuts’ dish
The lid of the takeaway dish was clearly marked “no nuts.” Despite that, police found ingredients were swapped for a cheaper alternative. Continue reading
Peanuts for babies? Starting early may prevent allergies later on: study
Yet another study is suggesting that feeding your baby peanuts could be a good way to prevent nut allergies later on. Continue reading
Breakfast Buzz: Should peanuts and nuts be banned from all airlines?
Should peanuts and nuts be banned from all airlines? A young Ontario boy has started a petition to get peanuts off of airplanes. Continue reading
Canadian teen to Prime Minister Trudeau: remove peanuts and tree nuts from airplanes
By Allison Vuchnich Senior Network Correspondent
Canadian teenager Luke Sullivan wants the Prime Minister to remove peanuts and nuts from airlines to make it safer for those with life-threatening food allergies. Continue reading
How a teal pumpkin can help protect a child this Halloween
By Allison Vuchnich Senior Network Correspondent
Teal pumpkins mean all kids, including those with severe food allergies, can have a safe and fun Halloween. Continue reading
