Consumers turn to allergen-free foods with increasing frequency, and for reasons beyond allergies, as some believe a gluten-free diet can help them manage weight and is a healthier option.
Food Allergy Research & Education announced a new partnership with ResearchMatch, a national online patient registry maintained by Vanderbilt University.
December 20, 2013
The effort aims to connect patients with food allergies to new clinical studies across the country.
Children's allergies to peanuts, dairy and other foods cost the U.S. nearly $25 billion a year.
September 30, 2013
Expenses associated with buying special allergen-free foods, placing children in allergy-sensitive schools and making special arrangements for child care in facilities that are willing to banish peanuts represented a total $5.5 billion.
Babies whose mothers take probiotics while pregnant and those who are given the so-called “good bacteria” supplements early in life may be at lower risk for allergies but not asthma than other kids..
August 26, 2013
Doctors do not typically recommend for or against probiotics for pregnant women or young children, and it is still too soon to make that leap, said the report's senior author.
Vitamin D is known to help strengthen bones, protect against infections during the winter, and aid the nervous and muscular systems. However, some studies have questioned the positive aspects of the vitamin.
March 11, 2013
Vitamin D may strengthen bones and protect against infections, but a tie to food allergies could deter consumers.