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Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S.

November 16, 2009 - 7:23am

MONDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Pediatric food allergies, which can sometimes be life-threatening, are increasing at a dramatic rate in the United States, new research shows.

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Food Allergies Versus Food Intolerance: What You Should Know

Written by Rheyanne Weaver on September 10, 2009 - 11:08am

Around 6 percent of people with allergies have food and drug allergies, and children are more likely to have this type of allergy than adults, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Though food intolerance is different than food allergies, the two are often confused.

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Food Allergies 101: Part 3

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on August 18, 2009 - 7:34am

In the first two segments of Food Allergies 101, I talked about symptoms that are results of food allergies and two specific immune reactions to food in the body. If you need a refresher on either of those subjects you can skim over those posts from last week. In this final segment of Food Allergies 101 I will be discussing the treatment plan for food allergies.

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Food Allergies 101 - Part 2

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on August 13, 2009 - 9:15am

In the last blog I explained food allergies occur because of a reaction from the immune system to foods that are eaten and processed by the digestive system.

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Food Allergy Facts Need More Focus

August 6, 2009 - 11:50am

THURSDAY, Aug. 6 (HealthDay News) -- More than two-thirds of U.S. adults mistakenly believe that daily medicine can be taken to prevent a food allergy reaction, according to a survey that found a widespread lack of knowledge and awareness about food allergy among the general public.

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Food Allergy Facts Need More Focus

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Chronic Pain? Look at Your Diet

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on July 23, 2009 - 10:00pm

More and more I am hearing from patients that they are experiencing chronic pain. Sometimes it’s in their joints, sometimes their muscles and sometimes it’s all over their entire body. Chronic pain, no matter how large or small, can be debilitating because you live with it every day. Whether it is from an autoimmune condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, a car accident or fibromyalgia, try looking at your diet to reduce your inflammation.

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Kroger Recalls Popcorn Seasoning, Sprinkles: Report

July 8, 2009 - 7:30am

Kroger popcorn seasoning and butter-flavored sprinkles sold in some of the company's retail stores are being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.

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Salmonella Fears Trigger Plainview Food Products Recall: Report

June 29, 2009 - 8:47am

Possible salmonella contamination has prompted a voluntary recall of food products made by Plainview Milk Products Cooperative in Minnesota over the last two years.

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E. coli Scare Spurs Big Beef Recall

June 26, 2009 - 8:07am

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