Something to Sneeze at: How Neurons Drive the Sneezing Reflex
A recent study brings us closer to understanding how and why we sneeze. Continue reading Something to Sneeze at: How Neurons Drive the Sneezing Reflex
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A cure for peanut allergies in sight?
With peanuts being the most common children’s food allergen and the rising prevalence of allergies, discovering a cure for peanut allergies is crucial. Symptoms of an allergic reaction – such as anaphylaxis, leading to the inability to breathe – can be life-threatening and occur rapidly. While EpiPens are used to control general allergic reactions, there is no specific treatment available for peanut allergies – until … Continue reading A cure for peanut allergies in sight?
Yum! Recommendations Suggest Feeding Most Babies Peanuts to Help Prevent Allergies
Peanut allergies have the potential to seriously impact a child’s life. In some cases, the mere presence of a peanut-product can create a life threatening situation. Over the years, doctors have released a variety of recommendations designed to limit the number of children who ever develop an allergy. In 2000, it was recommended that infants avoid peanuts altogether. Since then, peanuts in the first year … Continue reading Yum! Recommendations Suggest Feeding Most Babies Peanuts to Help Prevent Allergies