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Alopecia is a medical condition characterised by hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body. Food allergies can trigger immune reactions that contribute to the onset and severity of alopecia. At a recent symposium centred on medical…

An observational study from Lund University, published in the American journal Gastroenterology, suggests that a fibre-rich diet up to the age of two may reduce the risk of developing coeliac disease in later life. The study followed 6,500 children with…

Researchers are building on the success of the Boiled Oral Peanut Immunotherapy (BOPI) trial, to explore how wet-thermal processing, specifically soaking and boiling, affects the allergenicity of cashew and pistachio.   The new study revealed that while soaking had negligible effects,…

In a study that screened 40 different flavonoids, kaempferol was identified as the most effective at modulating immune responses and reducing inflammation in allergic reactions. Kaempferol is a naturally occurring compound found in foods like kale, spinach, beans, tea, and…

A recent study carried out in Canada has found that drinking alcohol can amplify the severity of allergic reactions, particularly in people with tree nut allergies.  The study, published in the International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, is one of…

Historically in New Zealand, specialist gluten free products have been available on prescription for people with medically diagnosed coeliac disease. A recent study published in The New Zealand Medical Journal reveals that only about 2 per cent of those eligible…