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california-news1 day ago•32 min saved

California in Focus: Lecturer Acquitted, Energy Clash, Allergy-Safe Dining, and Looming LAUSD Strike

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.

via LAist|

#california #california-news #education

business2 months ago•9 min saved

GSK to acquire RAPT Therapeutics, adding long-acting anti-IgE for food allergies

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.

via GSK|

#anti-ige #business #food-allergies

health3 months ago•5 min saved

Mom Films Daughter's Allergic Reaction While Eating Apple

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.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#allergic-reaction #apple-peel-allergy #child-allergy

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Early Peanut Introduction Significantly Reduces Child Food Allergies

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.

via Boston.com|

#children #early-introduction #food-allergies

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Landmark 2015 Advice Helped 60,000 Kids Avoid Peanut Allergies

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.

via CBS News|

#2015-guidelines #early-introduction #food-allergies

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Early Peanut Exposure Significantly Reduces Child Food Allergy Risks

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.

via AP News|

#children #early-introduction #food-allergies

health5 months ago•1 min saved

Early Peanut Exposure Significantly Reduces Child Food Allergy Risks

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%.

via The New York Times|

#2017-guidelines #children #early-introduction

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Decoding Pumpkin Colors for a More Inclusive Halloween

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.

via Yahoo|

#food-allergies #halloween #health

health6 months ago•0 min saved

mRNA Vaccines Hold Promise for Allergy Prevention and Cure

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.

via Penn Today|

#allergies #food-allergies #health

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Experts Call for Mandatory Labels on Pine Nuts and Goat's Milk Due to Allergy Risks

Experts suggest adding pine nuts and goat's milk to the list of foods requiring allergy labels due to increased allergic reactions, with other emerging allergens like buckwheat, peas, lentils, and pine nuts also under review, following analysis of nearly 3,000 European cases of food-induced anaphylaxis.

via BBC|

#allergy-labels #anaphylaxis #food-allergies

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Asthma drug Zileuton shows promise in preventing severe food allergy reactions

Scientists have discovered that the asthma drug zileuton may prevent severe food allergy reactions by blocking a gut pathway involved in anaphylaxis, with promising results in mice and ongoing human trials to determine its effectiveness in preventing life-threatening allergic reactions.

via Gizmodo|

#anaphylaxis #clinical-trial #food-allergies

health8 months ago•0 min saved

Is It Possible to Overcome Allergies?

Allergies are increasing globally, especially among children, but advancements in treatments are making it easier and safer for people to manage even severe allergies.

via The Economist|

#allergies #allergy-treatment #food-allergies

health9 months ago•3 min saved

Supernanny Jo Frost Shares Her Life-Threatening Medical Diagnosis

Jo Frost, known as Supernanny, revealed she has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis, which causes severe allergic reactions to certain foods and requires immediate treatment with epinephrine. She shared her experience to raise awareness about the condition and its impact on daily life.

via KIMA|

#anaphylaxis #epinephrine #food-allergies

health9 months ago•3 min saved

Supernanny Jo Frost Shares Life-Threatening Medical Diagnosis

Jo Frost, known for 'Supernanny,' revealed she has a life-threatening allergy condition called anaphylaxis, urging for greater awareness, education, and empathy towards those with severe allergies, and emphasizing the importance of proper treatment and safety measures.

via TooFab|

#allergy-awareness #anaphylaxis #food-allergies

health9 months ago•2 min saved

Parents' Advice Significantly Reduces Children's Food Allergies

Research shows that introducing eggs and peanut butter to babies around six months old significantly reduces the risk of developing allergies to these foods by 12 months, supporting updated guidelines that challenge previous advice to delay such foods.

via ScienceAlert|

#early-introduction #egg-allergy #food-allergies