Allergies

What blood donors eat before can trigger allergic reactions in youth

Overall, the evidence obtained through this study strongly suggests that ATRs could be triggered by the food consumed by donors before a blood donation.

Milk

Overcoming lactose sensitivity: Busting myths about milk allergy

Do you have a milk allergy? Can just smelling milk trigger a dangerous reaction? Can milk allergies disappear? Dispelling common misconceptions about this common condition.

By DR. YOSSI ROSMAN , WALLA!
15/01/2024
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Mistakes in allergy diagnosis during wartime injury treatment are tragic, but are avoidable

Israel Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology offers 24/7 consultation

'Dangerous' allergenic foods should be allowed in schools, experts say

Israeli allergy and immunology specialists urge an end to banning foods that could cause food allergies from schools.

Milk

Lactose intolerant? You should be eating these calcium-rich foods

If you want to increase the amount of calcium in your body, check out these 12 calcium-rich foods that are an excellent source of this important mineral.

Fighting food allergies becomes another ritual at synagogues, schools and camps

In 2007, only about 4% of children in the United States under 18 reported food allergies, but last year the number more than doubled.

By MAREN HETTLER/JTA
02/06/2023
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Jerusalem boy with dairy allergy nearly dies after eating ice cream

The Jerusalem teenager had accidentally eaten dairy ice cream, thinking it was non-dairy. WIthin minutes, he showed signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Suffering from seasonal allergies? Here's what you should know

Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, but for many people, these months aren't so pleasant after all.

By DR. GAL NEUMAN/WALLA!
22/04/2023

Exposure to pets leads to fewer allergies among children - study

Food allergies lower quality of life for patients and their families, impose significant medical costs and is a major trigger of anaphylaxis.

Peanut allergies reduced by 77% by introducing peanuts at 4-6 months old

The modeled approach found that it is best to introduce safe peanut products at four to six months of age.

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