peanut allergy

A new study finds that young children might be able to overcome their peanut allergies if treated early enough

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for children affected by peanut allergies. The drug, Palforzia, works to blunt the immune system’s response to accidental exposure.

The first treatment for peanut allergies is about to hit the market, a big step toward better care for all kinds of food allergies — but still a long way from a cure. Friday’s approval by the Food and Drug Administration promises to bring some relief to families who’ve lived in fear of an accidental bite of peanuts at...

Consumers have more choices than ever to make while grocery shopping. It is not uncommon for a number of different brands to choose from for each product. So, what can consumers do to make sure they are making the healthiest choices? A new app from WellRx is hoping to do that for you.  The pharmacy-oriented app has added a...

Children across San Diego County are also dealing with an increase of bullying due to their food sensitivity, and sometimes they are being bullied by their teachers, a doctor at Rady Children’s Hospital said.  Doctors at Rady Children’s Hospital said they have seen a 50% increase of food allergies among children in the last two decades.  “What’s surprising is that...

According to research released from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, feeding infants peanut butter when they are as young as four to six months of age might prevent them from developing peanut allergies.

A new study argues that the key to preventing peanut allergies in children may lie in early and regular exposure to the food, The Associated Press reported. Researchers tracked 640 children under age 1 who were at high risk for peanut allergy. Half were given a peanut snack at least three times a week, while the others were told to...