Study finds food allergies cure, but no one wants it
Scientists believe they may have discovered a way to fight food allergies but say people may not want to take it.
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New research: Antibiotics in infancy tied to allergies in childhood
Antibiotics commonly prescribed to babies may lead to an increased risk of allergies later in childhood, possibly because the medications can affect an infant's gut bacteria, according to a new research paper.
Injection could someday keep peanut allergies at bay
More than 3 million people in the United States are allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. But experimental new research suggests adults might someday be able to take an antibody to keep symptoms at bay for up to six weeks -- at least in small doses.
Food allergy horror stories from 35,000 feet
Imagine having a life-threatening emergency while locked inside a metal container 35,000 feet above the ground, unable to leave or call 911 for desperately needed medical attention.
FDA takes major step toward approving first peanut allergy treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration's Allergenic Products Advisory Committee on Friday voted in favor of approving a treatment for peanut allergies in children.
Coroner: Teen died from burger despite telling staff about allergy
A teenager who died after eating a birthday meal at British burger chain Byron had told staff about his allergy to dairy but was misled into thinking his order was safe to eat, a coroner has found.
1.5 million people in the US might have sesame allergies
In the United States, the top allergens are required to appear on labels when they're among a product's ingredients. Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans are all on the list.
Ariana Grande postpones world tour after allergic reaction to tomatoes
Ariana Grande will be postponing shows in her
EasyJet bans peanuts on all flights
EasyJet has announced it's banning the sale of peanuts on flights.
Restaurant servers don't know much about food allergies, study finds
When eating out, people with food allergies often have to trust their servers for information on what is safe to eat. But most restaurant staff have limited knowledge about allergies, according to new research.
