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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Call for allergy pens in schools after boy's death

Placing spare adrenaline auto-injectors in every UK school would save lives, reduce NHS medication waste, simplify logistics, and improve emergency access during anaphylaxis.
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Pea allergy almost killed my boy. It's only right to add it to food labels'

Hidden pea protein in foods can trigger severe allergic reactions and is not required to be labeled among the 14 mandatory UK/EU allergens.
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Public health
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Asthma Drug Blocks Food Allergy Reactions in Mice - News Center

Zileuton, an asthma drug, significantly reduced anaphylaxis symptoms in mice by targeting the DPEP1 gene pathway, as identified in a new study.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

A woman with a severe dairy allergy died after eating at a Northampton pizzeria. Her family is taking legal action.

Kierstin 'Kiki' Hedin died in 2023 after consuming pizza at a Northampton pizzeria, which her family claims may have contained dairy, triggering anaphylaxis.
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Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Asian needle ants have reached New England. Here's what to know about them.

Asian needle ants in the U.S. pose health risks, including a dangerous sting that can cause severe allergic reactions.
Atlanta Braves
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Invasive pest with deadly venom spreads across the US - and triggers warning from scientists

The Asian needle ant poses serious health risks due to its ability to cause anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals.
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