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Deadly food allergies are on the rise among children. The cause isn’t what you might think

In England, high-profile tragedies have highlighted the recent spike in allergy rates – and the urgent need for better safety measures, says health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Pollen allergies drove woolly mammoths to extinction, study claims

A boom in vegetation at the end of the last ice age may have created so much pollen, it blocked mammoths' sense of smell. A new study suggests this drove the beasts to extinction, but not everyone agrees.

LiveScience

How to protect your eyes during Ganesh Visarjan

Ganesh Visarjan, a time of celebration and devotion, also brings with it potential environmental hazards, especially for the eyes. The immersion of Ganesh idols in water bodies, combined with the use of colors, chemicals, and pollutants in the festivities, can lead to eye irritation, redness, and allergies. Exposure to contaminated…

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The best filling for a pillow revealed – and there's something for every sleeper at all budgets

Time to upgrade the flat old pillow you've been using and enjoy comfy support

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12 things parents of allergy children really want everyone to know

We spoke to some parents who have children with allergies - they want everyone to know just how serious and debilitating it can be when your child suffers allergic reactions to food.

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What’s behind the large rise in food allergies among children in the UK?

The number of people in England with food allergies has more than doubled between 2008 and 2018, a new study reveals. The researchers, from Imperial College London, found that rates are highest among preschool children, with 4% having a “probable” food allergy.

The Conversation

Mother 'still lies awake at night' after daughter, 13, dies from allergic reaction to Costa hot chocolate

Hannah Jacobs died within hours of taking a sip of a hot chocolate that contained dairy milk in Barking last year

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Food allergy diagnoses in England doubled in a decade, say researchers

Imperial College London study also found that a third of people at risk of a severe reaction do not carry an EpiPen

The Guardian - UK

Patients at risk of severe allergic reactions ‘do not have adrenaline pens’

Research shows the number of people with food allergy has more than doubled since 2008.

The Independent UK

“You Want To Call My Mom Because I Don’t Want To Die? OK, Call Her”

This teacher tried to convince a kid with nut allergies to have some M&M's and got really defensive when the student raised concerns about their health. The post “You Want To Call My Mom Because I Don’t Want To Die? OK, Call Her” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Pregnant Woman Rewrites Her Will After Fiancé Disregards Her Life-Threatening Allergy

He decided to wash their laundry with an allergy-unsafe detergent anyway, endangering his wife-to-be and their unborn son. The post Pregnant Woman Rewrites Her Will After Fiancé Disregards Her Life-Threatening Allergy first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Food firms must ‘up the ante’ on allergy knowledge after UK teenager’s death

Families and campaigners call for meeting with health secretary following inquest ruling over Costa Coffee tragedy

The Guardian - UK

Girl, 13, died after hot chocolate at Costa Coffee due to 'failures to follow processes to discuss allergies'

Hannah Jacobs, 13, of Barking, east London, died within hours of sipping the drink bought by her mother

Evening Standard

Girl died from sip of Costa Coffee drink after ‘failure to follow allergies processes’

Inquest finds communication failure led to death of Hannah Jacobs, 13, as mother decries ‘tick-box’ allergy training

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The Independent UK

What is Neffy? FDA approves first nasal spray to treat severe allergies

Neffy, the first single-dose nasal spray approved to treat severe allergies, will hit the market in a matter of weeks

LiveScience

FDA approves 1st needle-free alternative to EpiPens

There's now an option to treat anaphylaxis via a nasal spray, rather than with an auto-injected medication.

The Times of India

When a runny nose could indicate a brain fluid leak

Runny nose is a common occurrence which is usually caused by sinus infections, allergies, or common cold. However, on rare occasions it can indicate a much more serious underlying condition - a leak of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) from the brain. Since CSF is essential for maintaining integrity of the brain…

Newcastle Herald

'Changed our life': poster boy for successful food allergy treatment

Allergy treatment at John Hunter for children under 12 months.

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The Guardian - UK

Inquest to look into 13-year-old girl who died after drinking Costa hot chocolate

Hannah Jacobs, who had severe allergies to dairy and other foods, believed the drink was made with soya milk

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Party Host Fails To Accommodate Friend’s Soy Allergy Then Makes Them Eat Non-Vegan Food Outside

After being told they weren't allowed to bring animal products into their vegan friend's home, this person wondered if they were wrong for choosing to simply go home. The post Party Host Fails To Accommodate Friend’s Soy Allergy Then Makes Them Eat Non-Vegan Food Outside first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Couple Go No-Contact With MIL After Apology Dinner Ends In Sabotage

Being compatible with your partner unfortunately doesn’t ensure that their family will care for you as much as they do. The post Couple Go No-Contact With MIL After Apology Dinner Ends In Sabotage first appeared on Bored Panda.

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I slept on the Emma Premium Pillow for a month – not too soft, not too firm, this pillow could be ‘the one'

Our Emma Premium Pillow review tests out the brand's height-adjustable pillow to see whether it lives up to its name and can justify its hefty price tag

Ideal Home

Are air purifiers worth the hype? As someone who has lived with *and* without one, this is my take

Is it the right investment for your home?

The Guardian - AU

Australian researchers are feeding peanut powder to babies with allergies. Why?

Nationwide Adapt program will see babies aged under 12 months given a daily dose of powder to try to achieve allergy remission

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Aussie babies get peanut allergy therapy in world-first

Babies with peanut allergies in Australia will be offered a treatment program under a world-first model aiming to transform allergy care.

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