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There's a big difference between food allergies and food intolerances, and the distinction is imperative. Here's how to tell the difference.

by: Alex Thom

Wellness

Your EpiPen: Don't Leave Home Without It

A teen died of an allergic reaction on a busy street in Ireland in front of her horrified mother after a meal at a Chinese restaurant.

by: Alex Thom

What it's like parenting a child with severe food allergies

Wellness

What It's Like Parenting An Allergic Kid

Being the parent of a child with allergies is so much more than you think. A must-read whether you your child has allergies or not.

by: Alex Thom

Wellness

25 Important Questions to Ask Your Allergist

The key to safety is education, so don't hesitate to ask your allergist any of these 25 important questions.

by: Alex Thom

Wellness

TellSpec: The Future of Allergen Detection

TellSpec has a device that can analyze the chemical composition of any food in less than 20 seconds. This could be huge for people with food allergies!

by: Alex Thom

Nutrition

Gwyneth Paltrow Bans Her Kids From Eating Carbs

The 40-year-old actress has taken her goopy eating habits and transferred them on her two kids.

by: Mummy Buzz

Wellness

Why Rural Kids Have Fewer Food Allergies

And it's not just food allergies. Find out what other health problems are higher in urban areas.

by: Mummy Buzz

Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, anytime.

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Discovering Allergies: Food Allergies Can Happen Anytime

Did you know that just because you or your child doesn't have allergies now, it doesn't mean you will never have them? Allergies can develop at any time.

by: Alex Thom