Anaphylaxis is a rapid and severe allergic reaction. It is also a life-threatening emergency. A rising number of children are being treated in emergency departments for anaphylaxis in recent years. At ...

The holiday season can be a busy time, but taking a moment to brush up on some key food safety strategies can help keep you ...

The rising incidence of food allergies among children over the past decade appears to have been accompanied by a growing awareness among pediatric allergists that their patients may need mental ...

Halloween is filled with spooky fun and sugary treats, but for kids with food allergies, it can be genuinely scary. Pediatrician Ellie Brownstein, MD, provides parents with strategies to ensure a safe ...

With four in 10 children leaving primary school overweight or obese, now more than ever, schools need to place good food at the centre of pupil’s plates, curriculum and wider learning. The Soil ...

Some of these airborne particles, such as pollen, pet dander and mold spores, are irritants that can aggravate people's allergies. These particles can make their way into our bodies as we breathe ...

Once the dust mites have had a good gnash of your dead skin cells, the enzymes they use to break down the food come ... head of allergy, asthma and immunology at Children's Mercy Hospitals and ...

Halloween festivities are in full swing, with kids ready to go out in their costumes and get that candy. But it's not so simple for families with food allergies. Asthma and allergy expert Dr.

A four-year-old girl with food allergies has inspired an author to write a book to help other children with intolerances. Willow, from York, is allergic to milk, eggs, soya and wheat, which her ...

Today, he is a spokesperson for the Teal Pumpkin Project, an initiative by the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), aimed at making Halloween safe and inclusive for the 5.6 million children in ...

The mental health impacts of food allergies on children and their parents are increasingly recognized, yet many regions face limited access to specialized psychological services, according to an ...