Food Allergy News

The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes a call for updated rules on airplane medical kits and staff training in regard to anaphylaxis-related emergencies.

Allergic disease affects 40% of school-aged children in Australia and 45% of food allergies among infants persist until age 10 years, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Consuming peanut products from infancy through age 5 years provided lasting tolerance into adolescence without the need to regularly upkeep consumption, according to a study published in NEJM Evidence.

A decrease in peanut specific IgE and specific IgG4 and Ara h 2 over time were associated with natural resolution of peanut allergy in a third of children by age 10 years, according to a study published in Allergy.

On May 8, advocates from Allergy & Asthma Network visited Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress to discuss legislation that affects people with asthma, allergies and other related conditions.

Since there is so much going on in food allergy studies and care — and so much more that needs to be done — the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research is having three simultaneous conferences this summer, and everyone is invited.

Usually when people are allergic to something, the protein causes the allergy. Contrary to myth, sugars typically do not cause allergic reactions. Rather, they can contribute to different issues such as food intolerances and sensitivities.

Infants and children with cow’s milk allergy and multiple food allergies had high gaps in nutrition, decelerated growth and unbalanced bone metabolism, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Maryland lawmakers passed HB1195, or Elijah’s Law, which requires state departments to develop a set of guidelines for childcare centers to reduce the risk for anaphylactic reactions to food allergen.

Healio has compiled April’s most-read news in asthma and allergy.