Food allergies, whether mild or serious, are medical conditions that affect up to 15 million people in the United States, according to Food Allergy Research & Education, a nonprofit organization.

Some of our workers seem to have allergies to the gloves they are wearing. What is causing these problems and how can they be prevented?

The Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety describes latex as a milky sap produced by certain plants, shrubs and trees, including the commercial rubber tree Havea braziliensis. This protein substance has been identified by researchers as a major source of latex allergies.

Over time, the body loses the ability to produce the enzyme (lactose) that digests the carbohydrate in dairy foods, causing bloating, gas, and sometimes diarrhea. Taking a lactase enzyme (Lactaid tablets) when you drink milk or eat dairy foods, will usually prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance. A food sensitivity, on the other hand, can produce symptoms that are unrelated to food allergies or intolerances.

Chapter 11—Food Allergen Program—explains how to establish and implement a food allergen program that ensures protection of food from major food allergen cross-contact and that the finished food is properly labeled with respect to the major food allergens.

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Title: Allergies: Signs of a Severe Allergic Reaction
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Created: 8/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
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Allergies may not have existed before the Industrial Age, but records of these health issues are rare from ancient times.

How do you find clean makeup when you have allergies? Truth is, cleaning your makeup routine can be pretty hit or miss. This is because a lot of people aren't aware of what their allergies are until they run into a problem. [...]

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Title: How to Fight Fall Allergies
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Title: The 8 Most Common Food Allergies
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Created: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM
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Filters on commercial flights seem to stop peanut particles from circulating around aircraft, making the risk of a serious allergic reaction from inhaling the allergens very low

Researchers may have stumbled upon a new weapon in the fight against allergies: medlinkcurcumin/medlink, the active ingredient in medlinkturmeric/medlink (!--ref1--).

Loss of biodiversity may be connected to the rising incidence of allergies and other chronic inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, in people living in urban areas, according to recent research. Contact with the natural environment appears to be good for health, not only for a feeling of wellbeing, but also for boosting the human immune system.

Preference for "cleaner" male trees and plants in urban settings may trigger extra sneezing and wheezing. That's botanical sexism, says Thomas Ogren.

Fall allergies always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.

Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand.

A specific protein found only in male dogs may trigger pet allergy symptoms in some people.

Allergies are a fact of life for many people in the Springtime and many don't even know the relief they can achieve from regular chiropractic care.

Now there is an easy, at-home, cost-effective test to discover the sensitivities that may be causing a dog discomfort. A new consumer test will measure a dog's immune system against 150 food and environmental factors.

A new website will help people affected by food allergies travel the world safely and with more peace of mind. AllergyTravels.com provides local knowledge, user reviews and allergy information to assist people in planning their trips effectively.

Dr. Nicole is a multi-award winning best-selling author, based in Quebec. She writes children's books that educate, inspire and teach valuable life lessons.

It's spring and you know what that means...time for non-stop sneezing, watery eyes, & a stuffy nose. You know about pollen, but you can also be allergic to grass, ragweed & more. We've collected data to find out how to keep healthy

The holiday trappings can elicit a number of allergic reactions, but sublingual immunotherapy drops provide a simple alternative to allergy shots.

The AllergyEasy program helps doctors around the country prescribe allergy immunotherapy in the form of under-the-tongue drops to reduce kids' food allergies.

Lactoferrin and IgE tests now available

Anxiety is running high, along with the pollen count. A local allergist weighs in.

MORNING BRIEFING: Police release an image of a man they are seeking after a young woman was allegedly knocked to the ground during an attempted robbery, while a new health campaign recommends introducing nuts to babies before they turn one.

An allergic reaction occurs when the human immune system makes a mistake and responds to harmless things such as pollen. Watch this clip to learn about the role that antibodies, immune cells, receptors and chemicals such as histamine play in triggering an allergic reaction. See an animated diagram showing the immune system's response to an allergy.

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Title: Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert
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The presence of bacteria that break down fibre in a mother’s gut is linked to a reduced risk of food allergies in her child’s first year of life

As hay fever season approaches, Nicola Davis asks Prof Stephen Durham about the differences between the immune response to an allergen, such as pollen, and a pathogen, like Sars-CoV-2. Should those with allergies should be concerned about Covid-19?

The Justice Department today announced an agreement with Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass., to ensure that students with celiac disease and other food allergies can fully and equally enjoy the university’s meal plan and food services in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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