All articles tagged with #food allergies
A 12-year-old girl in London died after drinking a milkshake contaminated with hazelnut residue from a previous order. The cafe owner was fined and ordered to perform community service for failing to clean equipment. The family is now campaigning for stricter allergy management regulations in the food industry.
A Washington Post column argues peanut bans in schools don’t reduce allergic reactions and advocates a layered safety approach: staff allergen training, rapid access to epinephrine, and better allergy education, citing the Allison Rose Suhy case and the Allison Rose Foundation as reasons preparedness matters more than bans.
This week’s science roundup highlights: AI agents spontaneously reach a consensus in a controlled experiment, Perseverance reveals corundum gemstones on Mars, dolphins in Australia’s waters demonstrate shell-assisted hunting, a PNAS study links vegetable biodiversity to healthier diets as varieties decline, and early human data suggest fecal microbiota transplants could help treat peanut allergies; plus drought-driven heat threatens Pinot Noir and other wine regions.
New research analyzing health data from over five million two-child families finds birth order is linked to different disease risks: first-borns have higher odds of neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD and autism) and of food allergies and hay fever, while second-borns show higher odds of substance-use disorders and gastrointestinal conditions. A shorter gap between siblings may offer some protective effect for certain neuropsychiatric and allergic conditions. Experts caution these are population-level associations rather than causal links, and birth order is a non-modifiable, relatively weak predictor of individual risk.
A Reddit thread questions whether it’s appropriate to bring a dish to a large party when one guest has a severe food allergy, focusing on a woman who refuses to alter her recipe. The comments largely urge skipping or changing the dish, underscoring how heightened allergy awareness is reshaping social dining.
Starting July 1, California’s Senate Bill 68 (Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences) requires restaurants with 20+ locations and at least one in California to clearly state whether each menu item contains any of the Big Nine allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame) across physical, digital, and third‑party menus, with QR codes or a physical allergen booklet as backup; chains like Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn must comply to inform customers with food allergies.
Four California stories in one: a Cal State Channel Islands philosophy lecturer was acquitted of assaulting a federal officer after a protest; U.S. Energy Secretary visited a Long Beach oil site amid ongoing federal-vs-state disputes over California’s setback laws; a LA Local feature highlighted seven allergy-friendly dining spots; and LAUSD faces a potential three-union strike that could shutter schools starting April 14, with ongoing negotiations on pay, benefits and student support.
GSK has agreed to buy RAPT Therapeutics for $58 per share (~$2.2 billion equity, ~$1.9 billion net) to gain ozureprubart, a long-acting anti-IgE antibody in phase IIb aimed at prophylactic protection against food allergies. The therapy could allow dosing every 12 weeks (vs current injections every 2–4 weeks), addressing a major unmet need and expanding GSK’s allergy portfolio. The deal is structured as a tender offer with closing expected in Q1 2026, and includes milestone/royalty arrangements linked to RAPT’s partner.
A mom's video capturing her daughter's allergic reaction to an apple peel highlights how easily allergies can be missed and the importance of vigilance, leading to a diagnosis of apple peel allergy and other food allergies, which has significantly changed their family's routines and awareness.
A new study shows that early and frequent feeding of peanuts to infants, starting as early as 4 months, has helped approximately 60,000 children avoid developing peanut allergies, marking a significant public health success since guidelines changed in 2015 to promote early allergen exposure.
A study finds that since the 2015 guidelines recommending early peanut introduction to infants, about 60,000 children have avoided developing peanut allergies, with a significant decline in new cases among young children, highlighting the impact of changing medical advice on public health.
A new study shows that early introduction of peanuts to infants, following updated guidelines, has prevented approximately 60,000 children in the U.S. from developing peanut allergies, with a significant decline in cases among children aged 0-3 since 2015. Despite initial slow adoption, the practice is gaining traction and offers a promising strategy to reduce food allergy prevalence.
A study published in Pediatrics shows that food allergy rates in children under 3 decreased by 36% after guidelines in 2017 recommended early peanut introduction, with peanut allergies dropping by 43%.
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a global initiative that promotes food allergy awareness and inclusion during Halloween by encouraging households to display teal pumpkins and offer non-food treats, ensuring children with food allergies can participate safely in trick-or-treating.
Early research from Penn Medicine suggests that new mRNA vaccines could prevent food and seasonal allergies by stopping allergens from triggering immune reactions and inflammation, showing promise for future allergy treatments.