Despite strong evidence that early allergen exposure can prevent food allergies, new research shows most parents still wait. Study: Parental Motivation for Introducing Babies’ First Foods and Common Food Allergens. Image credit: shine.graphics/Shutterstock.com A study published in the journal Nutrients aimed to understand when and why parents introduce their infants to solid foods. Introduction Food allergy … Read more
As researchers uncover the complexities behind cow’s milk allergy in breastfed infants, new evidence suggests that strict maternal dairy avoidance may not always be necessary, paving the way for more personalized and evidence-based management. Study: Cow’s Milk Allergy in Breastfed Infants: What We Need to Know About Mechanisms, Management, and Maternal Role. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / … Read more
Researchers reveal that widely used pain and fever medicines may harbor undeclared gluten or soy ingredients—raising concerns for millions with allergies or sensitivities. Study: Presence of gluten and soy derived excipients in medicinal products and their implications on allergen safety and labeling. Image Credit: Mentor57 / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed … Read more
Feeding babies baked eggs early could prevent egg allergies—new research reveals how timing and exposure shape immune tolerance! Study: Tolerance to cooked egg in infants with risk factors for egg allergy after early introduction of baked egg. Image Credit: Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock A recent study finds that egg allergies in children can be prevented by introducing … Read more