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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

I'm allergic to cold - anything below 12C and I break out in hives

A 16-year-old in North Wales has cold urticaria causing hives, swelling and anxiety when temperatures fall below 12°C, disrupting social life and daily activities.
Medicine
fromNature
1 month ago

Experimental vaccine prevents deadly allergic reactions in mice

An experimental vaccine inducing anti-IgE antibodies protected genetically modified mice from severe allergic reactions for up to a year, indicating potential long-lasting allergy prevention.
#alpha-gal-syndrome
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
Public health

1st death linked to alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy spread by ticks, reported in N.J., researchers say

fromCbsnews
2 months ago
Public health

1st death linked to alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy spread by ticks, reported in N.J., researchers say

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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months 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
4 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.
#food-allergy
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
Public health

Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts

Goat and sheep milk, buckwheat, peas and lentils, and pine nuts should be added to mandatory allergen labels due to increasing severe allergic reactions.
fromNew York Post
9 months ago
SF food

I'm allergic to fruits and vegetables - I haven't eaten any in over 20 years

Chloe Raisbeck, allergic to fruits and vegetables due to OAS, cannot eat them for over 20 years and fears serious allergic reactions.
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Public health
fromNews Center
5 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
6 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.
Miscellaneous
Boston food
fromBoston.com
6 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
8 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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