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A study presented at the recent 2025 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting has revealed a rise in emergency room (ER) visits linked to food-related allergic reactions in young children, particularly infants.   The increase coincides with updated guidelines encouraging the…

A BBC investigation in the UK has revealed serious food safety concerns on TikTok Shop, where numerous food products are being sold without proper ingredient and food allergen labelling.   Accurate allergen labelling is a legal requirement on all products offered for sale in the…

A recent study has found that maternal avocado consumption during pregnancy is associated with significantly lower odds of food allergies in infants at 12 months. The study analysed data from over 2,000 mother-infant pairs in the Kuopio Birth Cohort (KuBiCo)…

Fish allergy often persists into adulthood, particularly in people who are sensitised to the major fish allergen, parvalbumin. A recent study across six European allergy centres highlights the persistence, severity, and reactivity thresholds of fish allergy.  Forty-two people aged 12…

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…

US software development company EveryBite is working to improve the dining experience for people with food allergies.  It allows diners to personalise their menu based on specific ingredients, filtering out dishes containing any of the key allergens. Everybite’s SmartMenu platform…