In a nutshell, Angel Service Dogs help kids with allergy Oct 7, 2009
"But when you've been living with a severe food allergy, and the fear that goes with it, to get an additional tool to help protect your son is an indescribable joy.". This, we can all hope, will be a happy-ending story an old technology (dogs' noses) being used in a relatively new way (people have only recently realized that dogs can be trained in peanut detection) to help a kid live more normally. (USA Today -- Life)
Alice Richer: When foods are deadly Sep 16, 2009
While many theories have been associated with food allergies such as living in an environment that is too clean, beginning solid foods too early, eating foods that are bioengineered or contain additives, using vitamins and supplements, and exposure to tobacco smoke a family history of food allergies has been the most strongly connected to food allergy incidence ... While most people assume they have a food allergy when they experience an adverse food reaction, not all are "true" food allergies... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Hopkinton schools scrap food in classrooms Sep 11, 2009
Silver said more than half her homerooms last year had at least one student with a food allergy or intolerance, leading to varying approaches across classrooms and a need for consistency ... But those interviewed said they understood the move, as they either have children with a food allergy or intolerance or know someone who does. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
North Andover Education News Sep 11, 2009
Food allergy program. Anaphylaxis: Understanding and Preventing Severe Allergic Reactions will be presented Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m., at the Atkinson Elementary School, 111 Phillips Brooks Road. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
All about food allergies Sep 10, 2009
Whats food allergy ... Food allergy symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening and may include, hives, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or eyes, diarrhoea, vomiting, cramps, itching and tightness of throat, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, in extreme cases, anaphylactic shock, says Dr Richa Anand, dietician, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai. (India Times, India)
Career & Finances Sep 6, 2009
Does your child have a food allergy. by on Sep 05 at 12:18 PM. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Army National Guard gets pickier Sep 3, 2009
And it stopped issuing medical waivers, which allowed recruits to be admitted despite health problems as serious as an extreme food allergy and as minor as a painful bout of acne. In addition, the Guard's budget for bonus money has been cut. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Trick or Treat Safety Sep 2, 2009
If your child has a food allergy or medical condition, attach a tag inside of your child's costume with a phone number and medical condition. Provide your child with a cellular phone or hand held two way radio(establish and test channel settings) and a backlit watch to monitor time. (Suite101.com)
The Almighty Food Allergy Lobby Sep 2, 2009
Is the food allergy lobby too powerful ... Still, this in Slate by Meredith Broussard, about the conflicts of interest in the work of the non-profit Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, got me feeling manipulated again ... Broussard says that FAAN has enormous influence in the food allergy arena, and that it's spreading its money around so as to fund studies that hype the danger of seafood allergies and get TV stations to air infomercials without labeling them that way, among other things. (Slate)
Nuts to That Sep 1, 2009
Altucher is on to something: Anybody who comes up with a new food allergy drug stands to make a boatload of money ... Most of what we know about food allergy danger, from the medical literature and in the popular press, comes from a single source: the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, a nonprofit located in Fairfax, Va ... FAAN has a substantially pedigreed medical advisory board, including Hugh Sampson and Scott Sicherer, both of whom are highly regarded allergists at the Jaffe Food Allergy... (Slate)
Milk Allergy Symptoms May Ease with Exposure Aug 29, 2009
The researchers also tested for milk allergy using skin-prick testing, a standard food allergy test ... Milk allergy is the most common food allergy ... Three million U.S. children have at least one food allergy, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (MEDLINEplus)
Company's conduct may cause harm: court Aug 27, 2009
Allergic reactions - particularly those relating to food allergy - can be severe and in some cases cause death, Mr Samuel also warned. "With this in mind, claiming to be able to test for, identify and treat a person's allergies and underplaying the associated risks is fraught with danger," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dishing with some Wellesley chefs Aug 25, 2009
As the national spokesperson for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, the creator of the Food Allergy Reference Book and someone who worked with the Massachusetts Legislature to write Bill S. 2701, to require local restaurants to comply with simple food allergy awareness guidelines, this particular lifestyle specific segment is near and dear to Tsai s heart. Taping Simply Ming. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Why We're Going Nuts Over Nut Allergies Aug 23, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of U.S. children under 18 with a reported food allergy jumped 18% from 1997 to 2007, and the number of children hospitalized for food allergies has nearly quadrupled in recent years. So forget pet dander and pollen. (Time.com)
Healthy Lunch Choices for Your Children Aug 20, 2009
Dietitian Marion Groetch of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City says eggs are "a great source of protein and low in saturated fat.". She also suggests whole grain pasta salad and green salads. (ABC News)
Milk is safe, even encouraged, for some children after treatment for milk allergy Aug 19, 2009
Milk allergy is the most common type of food allergy ... He serves on the advisory board of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network ... Warning: Food Allergy Blood Tests Sometimes Unreliable. (EurekAlert!)
Eat Well, Be Fit: Avoiding allergic reactions to food Aug 12, 2009
A food allergy is our body s response to a food that it mistakenly believes is harmful ... At the present time, there is no cure for food allergy ... In a study conducted by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, where 129 families were randomly selected from FAAN s National Peanut and Tree Nut Allergy Registry, 67 percent of the reactions were caused by peanuts; 24 percent were caused by tree nuts; 9 percent by possibly both peanuts and tree nuts. (Needham Tab, MA)
Food Allergy Facts Need More Focus Aug 8, 2009
THURSDAY, Aug. 6 (HealthDay News) -- More than two-thirds of U.S. adults mistakenly believe that daily medicine can be taken to prevent a food allergy reaction, according to a survey that found a widespread lack of knowledge and awareness about food allergy among the general public. The online survey of 2,148 adults also found that nearly half of respondents incorrectly believed that there is a cure for food allergy ... "The public's food allergy knowledge and awareness is critical to the safety... (MEDLINEplus)
Development of the Chicago Food Allergy Research Surveys: assessing knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of parents, physicians and the general public Aug 8, 2009
Parents of children with food allergy, primary care physicians, and members of the general public play a critical role in the health and well-being of food-allergic children, though little is known about their knowledge and perceptions of food allergy. The purpose of this paper is to detail the development of the Chicago Food Allergy Research Surveys to assess food allergy knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs among these three populations ... The Chicago Food Allergy Research surveys offer... (BioMed Central)
Fame hasn't changed three pampered pooches Aug 3, 2009
Nakamoto started cooking for her dogs when one of them came down with a possible food allergy. She lists recipes that make her "furkids" healthy and happy. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Country Music Star Trace Adkins Named Honorary Chair of 2009 FAAN Walk for Food Allergy Jul 23, 2009
Source: Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) ... This year, the (FAAN) is sponsoring a record-number 33 walks in cities across the country as well as online, all in the name of raising funds for food allergy research and education ... Adkins, who has put his stamp on country music with a string of award-winning hits, has made an even stronger impression with FAAN members for his work in increasing food allergy awareness. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scientists could reduce the risk of allergic reactions to peanuts Jul 20, 2009
Acute food allergy is thought to affect 500,000 people in the UK, and is most common in children. Children are very likely to outgrow an allergy to milk, eggs, soy or wheat, but allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish or fish are less frequently outgrown. (BBC News -- Health)
Allergies in translation Jul 19, 2009
What's hot: If you are a traveler who has a food allergy, you can order a translation card that enables restaurant servers and store clerks really, anyone who has a hand in serving you food know that there's an issue. The site offers cards in more than 25 languages. (Montana Standard, MT)
Scientists Characterizes New Syndrome Of Allergy, Apraxia, Malabsorption Jul 16, 2009
1, 2006) Two child health experts go head to head in this week's British Medical Journal over whether the dangers of childhood food allergy are exaggerated. Professor Allan Colver from the University of. (Science Daily)
Water fun coming to North Suburban YMCA Jul 15, 2009
The event will also include allergen-free foods available through the Food Allergy Support Initiative created by Whole Foods Market, North Suburban YMCA and Social Capital Inc. For more details visit the initiative Web site at http://sciwoburn. org/content/food-allergy-support-initiative. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens Jul 7, 2009
Trials involving eggs, peanuts and milk have produced positive results, said Dr. Scott H. Sicherer, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and chairman of the allergy and immunology section for the American Academy of Pediatrics ... Scott H. Sicherer, M.D., associate professor, pediatrics, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City. (MEDLINEplus)
Eczema Patients Most At Risk For Dangerous Viral Infections Jun 30, 2009
They found that eczema patients susceptible to herpes simplex infections had more severe disease, earlier age of disease onset, more frequent history of other allergic diseases such as food allergy, asthma and hay fever, more allergic biomarkers, and more frequent skin infections with other microbes. "These characteristics associated with eczema herpeticum should help us identify young patients at greater risk for eczema herpeticum so that we can be more vigilant with them and better equipped to... (Science Daily)
Amy Novak Receives Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award Jun 20, 2009
Problems escalated during her sophomore year, where she needed an emergency appendectomy, as well as discovering she had a severe food allergy that restricted her diet. The worst was yet to come, however, as she lost all feeling and control of her legs in the preseason of her sophomore year. (Umassathletics.com)
How to deal with your child's asthma Jun 19, 2009
she has allergic rhinitis she wheezes even when she doesn't have a cold she has a food allergy, especially to eggs, milk, or peanuts. If you answered yes to the first question along with at least one other, there's about a 76 percent chance your child's symptoms will persist through grade school. (CNN -- Health)
Gluten intolerance becoming more commonplace Jun 2, 2009
But gluten intolerance is not a food allergy. It is an autoimmune disorder. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Talking Points May 21, 2009
Greta assisted the woman and stabilized the situation by treating her food allergy. Since Greta herself has the condition, she knew exactly what to do, and Ana Marie Cox, the woman involved, says Greta might have saved her life. (Fox News)
Flea Allergic Dermatitis In Pets May 19, 2009
It may be due to another allergy such as a food allergy or a reaction to something in the garden, or it may be due to a completely different skin condition. If your dog or cat is over grooming or scratching and biting at itself, and it is already on a quality flea control, or hasn t improved after flea control treatment has been implemented, consult your veterinarian. (Suite101.com)
Entertaining Company on Short Notic... May 13, 2009
When Guests Have a Food Allergy or Intolerance or Special Diet. Considerate hosts will be prepared to entertain those friends or family members who can't eat certain things. (Suite101.com)
Possible Link Between Childhood Obesity And Allergies May 9, 2009
"The signal for allergies seemed to be coming mostly from food allergies. The rate of having a food allergy was 59 percent higher for obese children," said NIEHS researcher Stephanie London, M.D., a co-author on the study ... 1, 2006) Two child health experts go head to head in this week's British Medical Journal over whether the dangers of childhood food allergy are exaggerated. (Science Daily)
A weekend for cooking, hockey May 7, 2009
On Saturday, Giant Eagle Market District will sponsor "Meals and Snacks to Meet Special Dietary Needs," as part of Food Allergy Awareness Week, 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Park and 1 p.m. at the Shadyside store. Soergel's Orchards, 2573 Brandt School Road, Franklin Park, will open a specialty store on Saturday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Health Tip: Common Food Allergies in Children May 7, 2009
(HealthDay News) -- A food allergy can trigger symptoms such as abdominal pain, itchy or swollen lips, or diarrhea. While food allergies most often first occur during childhood, in many cases, children eventually outgrow them. (MEDLINEplus)
A growing awareness about food allergy risks May 6, 2009
Restaurants, too, must take extra precaution as a result of the recent Massachusetts law on food allergy awareness and safety. The bill, which Ming Tsai of Blue Ginger actively lobbied for, requires restaurants to educate employees about the risk of allergic reactions and to state on menus that customers should inform servers of any food allergies. (Boston Globe)
Natural Remedies for ADHD May 5, 2009
Eliminate Food Allergy Triggers. Food allergies can worsen the behavioral problems in children who have ADHD. Foods that are found to trigger inappropriate behavior should be removed from a child's diet. (Suite101.com)
Pets, owners challenged by increasing... Apr 30, 2009
Diaz said it takes many weeks to determine whether an animal has a food allergy ... If the symptoms return, Diaz said, the diagnosis is a food allergy. (CNN -- Law)
Trace Adkins headlines Clay Fair - Trick Pony's frontwoman explodes onto solo scene with grandstand appearance Apr 28, 2009
"I went into it reluctantly. The only reason I did it was because of the food allergy situation, and because that's such a personal cause for my family." He is referring to how he chose The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network to receive any winnings of his from the show, and how his 6-year-old daughter is one of the millions of children and adults who must contend daily with potentially life-threatening food allergies. "The last gasp of every entertainer whose career is in the crapper is to do... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
On The Money Apr 28, 2009
Last week, for example, City Harvest and the Food Allergy Initiative pooled their re sources and used the same d. cor and event planner -- and cut their d. (New York Post -- Business)
MedicAlert Brings History of Saving Lives to Chicago for Inaugural Thrive Allergy & Gluten-free Expo Apr 16, 2009
According to the Food Allergy Initiative, more than 12 million people have food allergies including approximately three million children under the age of 18. For all kinds of allergy sufferers and their families, the MedicAlert service provides peace of mind and freedom to live their lives to the fullest without worrying whether the right information will be available when it is needed most. (PR Newswire)
Allergy reaction Apr 16, 2009
" Stark difference Dr Rao is concerned that unless more is understood about the causes of allergic asthma, the number of cases will continue to rise. This could present an alarming economic and social burden as India continues to become more westernised, he warns. ALLERGY OR INTOLERANCE? An allergy is when the immune system reacts to a harmless substance such as a food or pollen, as if it isn't safe A severe allergy can cause a potentially life threatening shock known as anaphylaxis An... (BBC News -- Health)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: House moves on transportation reform Apr 16, 2009
These include increasing the penalty for being present at an animal fight from a fine of up to $250 and/or 30 days in jail to a fine of up to $1,000 and/or five years in jail; permitting breastfeeding of children in any public place or establishment which is open to the general public; allowing police departments to auction off unclaimed items on eBay and other Internet auction sites; raising from $55 to $100 the fine for parking a motor vehicle in an MBTA bus stop; regulating the use of the... (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Mysterious mouth reaction linked to pollen Apr 11, 2009
"The better the pollen allergy gets, in most people, the less the food allergy will occur," he said. Share this on. (CNN -- Health)
Breathe easier by eating right Apr 9, 2009
If you suspect your child has a food allergy, discuss allergy testing with your pediatrician. Control weight. (Globe and Mail)
Mayor Speaks Out After Arrest Apr 8, 2009
Bolton says he was suffering from a food allergy when he pulled over around 11 p.m. on March 31st when he pulled over near a pizza place in Bellmead ... Bolton says he didn't have a drop of alcohol that night, and that he was just suffering from that food allergy. (KWTX.com, TX)
Wisconsin hopes to protect kids from Capitol nuts Apr 8, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 4 percent to 8 percent of children have a food allergy, with peanuts being one of the most common. Some can have a reaction just touching or being near peanuts. (Albany Times Union)
Food Allergy Safety 101 Apr 8, 2009
(ARA) - With the number of children with life-threatening food allergies on the rise, practicing food allergy safety is more important than ever ... According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), four out of every 100 children under age 17 -- or three million children -- have a food allergy ... The recent CDC study, "Food Allergy Among U.S. Children: Trends in Prevalence and Hospitalizations," also shows an 18 percent increase in children with food allergies since 1997. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Skin Allergies in Dogs Apr 2, 2009
Food Allergy, Atopy and Flea Allergy All Cause Itchy Skin for Dogs ... Treatment for Food Allergy in Dogs. (Suite101.com)
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Manage... Mar 28, 2009
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act: What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate Bill 456 ... Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act ... Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act. (Suite101.com)
Health InfoCenter Mar 28, 2009
Food Allergy Information. Aspirin and Colon Cancer Reduction. (WCAX.com, VT)
Military Can't Be Sued For Malpractice Mar 25, 2009
I'll save the story of my gallbladder bursting for another time, due to a military doctor misdiagnosing my symptoms as "a food allergy". Posted by NancyLou9 at 9:07 PM : Mar 24, 2009. (CBS News)
Sesame Seed Allergies Increasing Mar 21, 2009
Sesame allergies have probably increased more than any other type of food allergy over the past 10 to 20 years, said Robert Wood, MD, immunologist at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore and director of the division of pediatric allergy ... Common symptoms of food allergy include hives, itching, nausea, asthma, vomiting and abdominal pain. (Newsmax)
Black Male Children Face Highest Risk for Food Allergies Mar 19, 2009
TUESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers analyzing a survey on food sensitivities have found that black male children may have a greater risk of having a food allergy ... Males and children had nearly twice the risk for food allergy as others, blacks had triple the risk, and black children were four times more likely to have food allergies. (MEDLINEplus)
Food Allergy Initiative to Partner With NYC Department of Health on Educational Poster for Restaurants Citywide Mar 19, 2009
NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Food Allergy Initiative (FAI), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for life-threatening food allergies, will collaborate with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to create an educational poster aimed at raising food allergy awareness among restaurant workers ... A survey of 100 restaurant managers, chefs and servers, conducted by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, found that only... (PR Newswire)
Food Allergy Labeling Not Always Accurate Mar 18, 2009
"We didn't do an exhaustive survey of every product out there, but one thing we did notice is that products that didn't have this labeling but did have detectable proteins came primarily from smaller companies," said study senior author Dr. Scott H. Sicherer, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City ... "If you're a patient with a food allergy, it's probably best to stick with the larger companies," agreed Dr.... (MEDLINEplus)
Daily doses of peanuts may help children with peanut allergies Mar 18, 2009
The Consortium of Food Allergy Research, which includes five research centers in the United States, is conducting similar treatment studies for both egg and peanut allergies. Mr. Burks said the children in the studies were under a high level of medical supervision, and that parents should not try the approach on their own. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
New Therapy May Defeat Peanut Allergies Mar 17, 2009
Scientists call that tolerancemeaning their immune systems didn't forget and go bad againand it's a first for food allergy treatment, said Dr. Marshall Plaut of the National Institutes of Health. "Anything that would enable kids to eat peanuts would be a major advance," Plaut said, cautioning that more study is needed. (Newsmax)
Exposure to Peanuts May Build Tolerance to Allergy Mar 17, 2009
Funding for the study was provided by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the Food Allergy ylaxis Network, the Food Allergy Project, the Gerber Foundation and the Robins Family Foundation. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Can therapy fix peanut allergy? Mar 17, 2009
Scientists call that tolerance meaning their immune systems didn t forget and go bad again and it s a first for food allergy treatment, said Dr. Marshall Plaut of the National Institutes of Health. Anything that would enable kids to eat peanuts would be a major advance, Plaut said, cautioning that more study is needed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Scientists Move Closer To Peanut Allergy Cure Mar 16, 2009
Scientists call that tolerance -- meaning their immune systems didn't forget and go bad again -- and it's a first for food allergy treatment, said Dr. Marshall Plaut of the National Institutes of Health ... Yes, I have a different food allergy. (Click2Houston, TX)
Studies show children can complete treatment for peanut allergies and achieve long-term tolerance Mar 16, 2009
"In my clinic, I would do the same things I've always done. Once diagnosed with a food allergy, I would recommend they avoid the food. We have to wait for the studies to show the treatment is safe, and to see desensitization start to work. We also want to know the therapy works long term." ... The studies were funded by the National institute of Health, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, Food Allergy Project, Gerber Foundation and the Robins Family Foundation. (EurekAlert!)
Treatment for peanut allergies shows promise Mar 16, 2009
The Consortium of Food Allergy Research, which includes five major research centers in the United States and is financed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is conducting similar treatment studies for both egg and peanut allergies. Dr. Burks pointed out that the children in the studies were under a high level of medical supervision, and that parents should not try the approach on their own. (International Herald Tribune)
Peanut allergy can be beaten Mar 16, 2009
Doctors say that it will be several years before the new food allergy treatment, called oral immunotherapy, will be ready for general use ... Scientists call that tolerance -- meaning their immune systems didn't forget and go bad again -- and it's a first for food allergy treatment, said Dr. Marshall Plaut of the National Institutes of Health. (News & Observer)
