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This is how you can prevent food allergies in your children

Infants who received small portions of peanuts, milk, wheat and eggs from the age of three months had a lower risk of developing a food allergy when they were three years old compared to a control group.

Asthma seems to start before birth

People with asthma, hay fever and eczema probably developed their ailments in the womb. Researchers think the future may bring ways of averting these afflictions.

Respiratory problems plague king crab workers

Preliminary figures show that workers who process red king crabs have higher than average problems with coughing and wheezing.

Infants and pets not a recipe for asthma

Keeping furry domesticated animals in a household with toddlers doesn’t lead children to develop asthma in their early school years.

Food intolerance is linked to different disorders

Are you convinced you can’t handle dairy products, bread or fruit? Our own perceptions of having a food intolerance appear to link closely to diagnoses such as irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.

Allergy is a serious public health issue

Food allergies are seen as a serious public health issue in many countries, and a recent report on severe allergic reactions in Norway shows that there are gender differences, age-related risk groups and nuts to watch out for.