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Training by a dietitian has been shown to successfully influence the food label reading habits of mothers whose children have food allergies, supporting one of the most effective ways to help prevent allergic reactions in children. Conducted with 56 mothers…

The demand for faster, more accurate, and scalable allergen detection has never been greater. Traditional methods like ELISA and PCR, while reliable, can be time-consuming and limited in scope. Emerging technologies are poised to transform the landscape of food allergen…

Scientists have uncovered a groundbreaking pathway that could transform the prevention and treatment of life-threatening food allergies. This new research reveals that, contrary to previous beliefs, severe allergic reactions in the gut are driven by leukotrienes rather than histamine. Leukotrienes…

Max McKenzie, a vibrant teenager, tragically passed away in Victoria in 2021 due to a hypoxic brain injury caused by asthma triggered by food anaphylaxis. His parents, Ben and Tamara McKenzie, have now established an Australian school-based initiative to raise…

Father’s Day is all about celebrating togetherness—often with food at its heart. But for families managing food allergies, staying safe doesn’t have to dim the fun. Simple precautions can make a big difference: For more info allergyfacts.org.au Wishing all the…

Recent attention has turned to unexpected offenders in food allergy cases—beyond the familiar “big eight” allergens. New evidence reveals that hidden ingredients such as celery, buckwheat and sulphites are responsible for severe and sometimes life-threatening reactions. Buckwheat, particularly in parts…