Food allergy

A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to food. The signs and symptoms may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure. This typically occurs within minutes to several hours of exposure. When the symptoms are severe it is known as anaphylaxis. Food intolerance and food poisoning are separate conditions.

Common foods involved include cow's milk, peanuts, eggs, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, rice, and fruit. Which allergies are most common depends on the country. Risk factors include a family history of allergies, vitamin D deficiency, obesity, and high levels of cleanliness. Allergies occur when immunoglobulin E (IgE), part of the body's immune system, binds to food molecules. It is usually a protein in the food that is the problem. This triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. Diagnosis is usually based on a medical history, elimination diet, skin prick test, blood tests for food-specific IgE antibodies, or oral food challenge.

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Why has there been a global increase in food allergies?

RTE 13 Nov 2018

food allergy cases have risen by up to 50% in the past decade, with a 700% rise in hospitalisations due to anaphylaxis ... Globally, more than 250 million people suffer from a food allergy with more than 17 million people suffering from food allergies in Europe alone ... The onset of symptoms in IgE mediated food allergies occurs quickly....

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November distribution dates for Celiac and Allergy Friendly Food pantry

Akron Beacon Journal 13 Nov 2018

A food pantry offering gluten-free and allergy-friendly food has some upcoming distribution dates. The Celiac and Allergy Friendly Food Initiative is a nonprofit with a goal of offering gluten-free and allergy-friendly food and educational materials to qualifying low-income ......

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The Eating Trials of Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Celiac, Diets, and Gluten

redOrbit 13 Nov 2018

Depending on the severity of your allergic reaction, food allergies can be fatal ... However, you won’t immediately experience any potentially life-threatening reactions to gluten the way you would with a food allergy ... Both can cause serious health complications to varying degrees over time, but a food allergy can be fatal....

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Safety Step-Up hosting allergy awareness event

Stamford Advocate 13 Nov 2018

Allergy Awareness will be held from 6 to 7 p.m ... The event will teach the difference between a food intolerance and a life-threatening allergy, allergy triggers, common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction and what to do while waiting for medical assistance for a reaction....

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This Lenox Square spot’s festive pie can be enjoyed by all

Atlanta Journal 13 Nov 2018

As we gather to celebrate and eat together over the next couple of months, our traditional sense of hospitality can run into speed bumps due to our present-day understanding of our guests’ food allergies, sensitivities and preferences ... True Food Kitchen has a vegan, gluten-free squash pie that everyone can love ... True Food Kitchen....

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The Physicians of Fairfax Neonatal Associates awarded by Inova as Philanthropic Champions

Market Watch 13 Nov 2018

Other areas of generosity for FNA in 2018 include donations to the NICUs of Inova Children's, Fair Oaks, and Loudoun hospitals, and sponsorships of Food Allergy Research Education (FARE), the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia, Inova Nursing for the Stars program, and the StarKid 5K....

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Multivitamins and supplements: To take or not to take?

Finger Lakes Times 13 Nov 2018

Whole food is not to be replaced by supplements, as supplements cannot replicate all the health benefits of whole foods ... —Have a medical condition that affects how your body absorbs or uses nutrients, such as chronic diarrhea, food allergies, food intolerance, or a disease of the liver, gallbladder, intestines or pancreas....

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Deadline extended to help restore Harvey-damaged La Nina

Wtop 13 Nov 2018

28 ... More News. People with food allergies now able to board early, clean seats on American Travel News 10 travel photography tips for getting better photos Travel News Italy's largest airline to offer nonstop Dulles-to-Rome flights Travel News. ....

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Five vegan recipe ideas for Thanksgiving

Tampa Bay Times 13 Nov 2018

Thanksgiving is one of the most meat-centric holidays we celebrate. We literally call it Turkey Day ... The results are mouthwatering ... Or order your vegan fare ... and 3 p.m. Nov ... Nov. 22. The cafe requests that you bring a vegan dish that serves six to eight people, along with serving utensils and an ingredient list for guests with potential food allergies ... ....

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NECC offers suicide prevention workshop

Eagle-Tribune 13 Nov 2018

HAVERHILL — Northern Essex Community College will host a suicide prevention workshop from 4.45 to 5.45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov ... This event is free and open to the public ... NECC welcomes requests for sign language interpreting and other access requests such as for Computer Aided Real Time (CART) and food allergies. BSO rehearsal trip planned ... Thursday, Nov ... 5....

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Ways to accommodate guests with food allergies

Daily Hampshire Gazette 12 Nov 2018

Two kids with food allergies have required Eric Katzman to become creative about holiday meals. Those allergies also have required his extended family to be accommodating as well. The key to keeping the cook from becoming frazzled by too many special requests is to plan ahead, says Katzman, a public... ....

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Nestle raises stake in food allergy drug developer Aimmune

This is Money 12 Nov 2018

The companies also extended their two-year strategic collaboration to develop therapies for food allergy by another two years, Aimmune said. In the United States, there is no approved treatment for peanut allergies, a medical condition that is becoming increasingly common and could be fatal....

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UPDATE 1-Nestle raises stake in food allergy drug developer Aimmune

Reuters 12 Nov 2018

The health science arm of Nestle SA will pay $98 million to raise its stake in Aimmune Therapeutics, as the drug developer prepares to submit a marketing application for its peanut allergy treatment by the end of the year ... ....