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    Sep 11, 2012 |Story| Reuters

  1. Peanut allergies seen on the rise: study

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of children with peanut allergies in one Midwestern county has tripled in the past decade, according to a new study that adds to evidence nut allergies are getting more common in the developed world.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of children with peanut allergies in one Midwestern county has tripled in the past decade, according to a new study that adds to evidence nut allergies are getting more common in the developed world. Researchers...

    Tags: Family, Physical Conditions, Allergies, Vaccines, Peanuts

    2. May 16, 2012 |Story| WSBT-TV

  2. Indiana's Food Allergy Awareness Week was local mom's idea

    <span style="font-size: small;">For the first time in Indiana, the state is recognizing Food Allergy Awareness Week. And it's happening because of a local mom whose son is severely allergic to peanuts. </span>
    For the first time in Indiana, the state is recognizing Food Allergy Awareness Week. And it's happening because of a local mom whose son is severely allergic to peanuts.   You can't be too careful in Erica Andert's house. "We always, always check out...

    Tags: Health, Allergies, Physical Conditions, Executive Branch, Peanuts

    3. May 24, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  3. Food allergies: Local children adjust to life without some foods

    PETOSKEY &mdash; When Julie Poquette packs her son, Jason&rsquo;s, lunch, it&rsquo;s not about what he will eat, but about what he can&rsquo;t.
    PETOSKEY — When Julie Poquette packs her son, Jason’s, lunch, it’s not about what he will eat, but about what he can’t. Jason, 9, a third-grader at Ottawa Elementary in Petoskey, doesn’t know what peanut butter tastes like....

    Tags: Pecans, Physical Conditions, Lifestyle and Leisure, Lungs and Airways, Eczema

    4. Jun 8, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Study: Urban kids have higher incidence of food allergies than rural ones

    Children in urban areas have a higher incidence of food allergies than those in rural America, according to a new study believed to be the first to assess allergic reactions in kids based on geography.
    Children in urban areas have a higher incidence of food allergies than those in rural America, according to a new study believed to be the first to assess allergic reactions in kids based on geography. One of the urban centers tracked in the research...

    Tags: Health, Allergies, Physical Conditions, Pediatrics, Peanuts

    5. Feb 16, 2012 |Story| WSBT-TV

  5. FACT FINDER: Peanut allergies

    <span style="font-size: small;">But for others, especially kids, it's a matter of life or death.&nbsp;And one of the most dangerous is peanut allergies.</span>
    WSBT-TV Reporter
    But for others, especially kids, it's a matter of life or death. And one of the most dangerous is peanut allergies. Our Fact Finder team found the number of children who have peanut allergies is rising at a dramatic rate. Between 1997 and 2008, the...

    Tags: Physical Conditions, Vaccines, Justice System, Education, Schools

    6. Mar 19, 2011 |Story| Chicago Breaking News

  6. Restaurant sued in death of girl, 13, at school

    Tribune reporter
    The family of a Chicago Public Schools seventh-grader who died last year after an allergic reaction to peanuts at a school party has filed a wrongful-death suit against the Chinese restaurant that provided the meal, claiming the student's teacher told the...

    Tags: Physical Conditions, Lifestyle and Leisure, Albany Park, Dining and Drinking, Health

    7. Oct 13, 2011 |Story| WSBT-TV

  7. Student's health issue puts bus driver, Union-North United district at odds

    A Lakeville school bus driver&rsquo;s job is in limbo after she refused to drive a 6-year-old child with a peanut allergy to school. Union-North United School Corp. officials say they could end her employment contract, but Thursday night, school board members tabled that decision.
    A Lakeville school bus driver’s job is in limbo after she refused to drive a 6-year-old child with a peanut allergy to school. Union-North United School Corp. officials say they could end her employment contract, but Thursday night, school board...

    Tags: Allergies, Justice System, Peanuts, Lawyers, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers

    8. Aug 1, 2011 |Story| Daily Press

  8. Kids and allergies: Tips for parents

    One out of every five Americans suffers from allergies, according to WebMD.com. Dr. Angela Hogan, a Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters allergist and expert on food allergies, answers some commonly asked questions about kids and allergies.
    One out of every five Americans suffers from allergies, according to WebMD.com. Dr. Angela Hogan, a Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters allergist and expert on food allergies, answers some commonly asked questions about kids and allergies. If I...

    Tags: Health, Allergies, Physical Conditions, Smithfield, Peanuts

    9. Mar 30, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Allergies shouldn't be a source of embarrassment

    <b>Q: </b>Your peanut-allergic daughter just entered grade school and suddenly feels embarrassed by her allergy. How can you help her cope?
    Q: Your peanut-allergic daughter just entered grade school and suddenly feels embarrassed by her allergy. How can you help her cope? Parental advice Acknowledge her feelings but let her know there is nothing to be embarrassed about. It's actually...

    Tags: Physical Conditions, Elections, Education, Asthma, Schools

    10. Jun 20, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Vinton Siblings share one thing in common: a peanut allergy.

    A new study shows more children have allergies to food than previously thought. One in 12 children has a food allergy, according to a study in the Journal <em>Pediatrics.</em>
    WDBJ-TV Anchor/Reporter
    A new study shows more children have allergies to food than previously thought. One in 12 children has a food allergy, according to a study in the Journal Pediatrics.  One Vinton family knows all too well about food allergies.  Nicole Boothe and her two...

    Tags: Health, Allergies, Physical Conditions, Pediatrics, Peanuts

    11. Mar 23, 2011 |Story| Reuters

  11. How Far Should School Go Due To Peanut Allergy?

    ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Some public school parents in Edgewater, Florida, want a first-grade girl with life-threatening peanut allergies removed from the classroom and home-schooled, rather than deal with special rules to protect her health, a school official said.
    Reuters
    ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Some public school parents in Edgewater, Florida, want a first-grade girl with life-threatening peanut allergies removed from the classroom and home-schooled, rather than deal with special rules to protect her health, a school...

    Tags: Health, Physical Conditions, Allergies, Peanuts, Florida

    12. Oct 11, 2011 |Story| WGN-TV

  12. Peanut Allergy Breakthrough

    Tricking the body with a treat that, for some, can wreak havoc on the immune system. Imagine if you could erase your child's peanut allergy. It's an idea local researchers say may be possible.
    WGN News
    Tricking the body with a treat that, for some, can wreak havoc on the immune system. Imagine if you could erase your child's peanut allergy. It's an idea local researchers say may be possible. They're tiny snacks that can cause big problems. Peanut...

    Tags: Health, Blood Cells, Allergies, WGN, Medical Procedures and Tests

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