Allergies & Asthma in the News
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Outgrowing Peanut Allergies Is Possible, Doctors Say
Doctors say 20% of kids will outgrow their peanut allergy by school age
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Finding Food Allergy AlliesSchools, states, restaurants take steps; beyond the peanut-free table
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National School Boards Association launches new food allergy policy guide
The guide focuses on the need for school to partner with families and health care providers in identifying student needs and preparing management plans.
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Food Fraught
The diagnosis of children with food allergies continues to rise and school need to learn how to prevent potentially fatal reactions among their students.
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Living With Food Allergies
Breakthrough in research have the potential to radically alter life for children who can't eat certain foods. Until then, this is what doctors and fellow parents want you to understand
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Food labeling law could save lives
A federal public health law is being drafted by five government authorities in a bid to help prevent residents from becoming ill or even dying from food allergies.
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Proposed federal legislation mirrors Illinois epinephrine law
Schools would be encouraged to stock and use allergy-fighting drug
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Can fibre fight food allergy?
Although people are focused on the foods children are allergic to, the real problem is changes to our environment that are affecting the immune system.
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Preparing for Food Allergies on Halloween
As Halloween approaches, parents of children with food allergies must be prepared in case of a serious allergic reaction. But Halloween doesn't have to be scary for kids with food allergies.
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K-State researchers use testimonials to educate restaurant managers about food allergy dangers
The goal of their research is to produce videos and teaching modules including the testimonials to be used across the country in classrooms and training for those in the restaurant and food industry.
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New and Promising Food Allergy Treatment 'Tricks' the Immune System
Researchers in a pre-clinical study at Northwestern University have developed a brand new approach to food allergy treatment
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Could Cure for Peanut Allergy be Coming?
A group of scientists recently announced they are a step closer to "switching off" peanut allergies.
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Fox 2 discusses allergies on STLMom
Anne Borgmeyer with St. Louis Children's Hospital tells why and gives viewers tips on how to handle allergies
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