Oral immunotherapy helps many children with peanut allergy—but for some, it can also trigger severe allergic reactions. In ...

Peanut allergy is a growing problem, affecting about 2 percent of U.S. children who must avoid the wide array of peanut-containing foods or risk severe, even life-threatening, reactions.

The study’s results run counter to long-standing advice, formulated by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2000, that kids at risk of allergy should not eat any peanuts until they are at least ...

There is no convincing evidence that delaying the introduction of allergenic foods beyond 4 to 6 months of age works in preventing food allergies, the report says. In addition, there is strong ...

Spring season, or allergy season in the Miami Valley, has sprung. For allergy sufferers, this time of year is a constant cycle of feeling yucky, but this year, ...

Identifying food allergies in children can be challenging, as symptoms may vary and can be mistaken for other conditions. However, being aware of the common allergens and recognizing the telltale ...

Traveling with someone who has food allergies takes a bit of extra planning, whether that person is you or your child. But don’t let that limit your family vacation ideas.With the right ...

Most food allergies in children are due to cow's milk, eggs, soy, wheat, tree nuts,... Expert advice on reducing the risk of food allergies SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

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Chicago - Breast-feeding helps prevent babies' allergies, but there's no good evidence for avoiding certain foods during pregnancy, using soy formula or delaying introduction of solid foods beyond six ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond consistently ranks as one of the worst cities in the country for seasonal allergies. "Our clinics are usually full around this season," Dr. Santhosh Kumar, with the ...