What I've learned about food allergies after my daughter's diagnosis
33 million Americans have food allergies, according to Food Allergy Research and Education. That’s about 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.
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Pushing for change: why those living with food allergies say clearer food labels are needed
Food labels must identify, using its common name, the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food in in the ingredient list or immediately after or next to the list, in a separate “c... -
Seeking a sickle cell cure: 12-year-old in DC is 1st patient in US to get new gene therapy
A 12-year-old boy who suffers debilitating pain because of sickle cell disease has become the first patient in the U.S. to undergo a newly approved gene therapy.
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Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu in what is the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. Michigan health officials say the person experienced mild sympto... -
US pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV
A top U.S. pediatricians’ group is making a sharp policy change about breastfeeding by people with HIV.