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Peanut Allergy Breakthrough
WGN NewsTricking 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: Blood Cells, Allergies, Blood, Immune System, Peanuts
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Working dogs deserve salute on Labor Day
Animal Crazy - Orlando SentinelThe American Kennel Club points out that humans aren’t the only workers who deserve a Labor Day break. Dogs do a variety of detection jobs, both in the military and civilian working worlds. The club lists its top 5 detection jobs done by canines.... -
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.
If I...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Allergies, Peanuts, Smithfield, Health
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Twitter's @PeanutFreeMom is 'um, yeah' a dude [Updated]
L.A. Times Tech BlogPeanut Free Mom on twitter pokes fun of self righteous mommy bloggers.... -
Vinton Siblings share one thing in common: a peanut allergy.
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterA 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: Allergies, Pediatrics, Medical Specialization, Peanuts, Drugs and Medicines
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Aging out of allergies
Two years after outgrowing a peanut allergy, Holly Sweenie finally took a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to school. "It took me a long time to get up the courage to pack one," said Sweenie's mom, Susan, of Canton, Mass. "I assumed allergies were...Tags: Allergies, Jams and Jellies, Immune System, Foods and Beverages, Physical Conditions
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Why do more of us have allergies, asthma?
If you think that people are scratching, wheezing and sneezing more frequently, you're right. Worldwide, eczema, asthma, hay fever and food allergies have nearly doubled in the past 20 years, says Dr. Marc McMorris, clinical associate professor at...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Allergies, Disease Prevention, Immune System, Israel
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Allergies shouldn't be a source of embarrassment
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: McGraw-Hill Incorporated, Allergies, Facebook, Elementary Schools, Physical Conditions
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How Far Should School Go Due To Peanut Allergy?
ReutersORLANDO, 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 and Safety at School, Allergies, Peanuts, Health, Physical Conditions
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Restaurant sued in death of girl, 13, at school
Tribune reporterThe 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: Allergies, Chicago Chinese Restaurants, Dining and Drinking, Chinese Restaurants, Physical Conditions
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Peanut allergy causes protests at public school
Moms At Work - Orlando SentinelI saw this report on the news this morning. Below is the Sentinel's blurb about it. Clickorlando.com is reporting that some parents at an elementary school in Volusia County are upset their children are spending so much time on extensive cleaning measures... -
'Fun Size' Raisinets Recalled Over Allergy Risk
KTLA NewsGLENDALE-- Nestle is recalling some packages of 'Raisinets' chocolate covered raisins over a potential peanut allergy risk, the company announced. The recall only affects 'fun size' mini-bags of the treats, which are typically handed out to trick-or-...Tags: Allergies, Peanuts, Health, Target Brands, Inc., KTLA
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