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Resources for eczema, multiple food allergies & asthma. Daughter is allergic to dairy, egg & pineapple Allergy Factsheets available on http://ko-fi.com/jemmaallres Creator of www.allergyresources.co.uk

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shellfish in a blue dish with lemon.

shellfish in a blue dish with lemon.

October 2025's top allergy papers are here!

Smartphone tech used to diagnose "Pancake Syndrome"

Shellfish is the top allergen in adult-onset cases

Immunotherapy: why "younger is better" for tolerance induction

Get the full research roundup! www.allergyresources.co.uk/2025-Oct-All...

#Allergy

01.11.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should toddlers try peanuts? Is your ulcer a bug's fault? The 'flip-flopping' of health advice In the early 2000s, the advice for parents was clear: Don't feed babies and toddlers foods containing peanuts. It might increase the child's risk of developing a severe allergy to the ground nut.

Should toddlers try peanuts? Is your ulcer a bug's fault? The 'flip-flopping' of health advice medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10... via Medical Xpress

31.10.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows Social media and lifestyle magazines have turned glutenβ€”a protein in wheat, rye and barleyβ€”into a dietary villain.

Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10... from Medical Xpress

24.10.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Less than half of schoolkids at risk of food anaphylaxis in England prescribed adrenaline 'antidote' Less than half of schoolchildren in England who are at risk of a serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to food were prescribed the antidoteβ€”an adrenaline [epinephrin...

Less than half of schoolkids at risk of food anaphylaxis in England prescribed adrenaline 'antidote' medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10... via
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22.10.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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California to require food allergen labels on menus by 2026 Starting in 2026, restaurant chains in California will be required to list major food allergens on their menus in a first-of-its-kind law.

California to require food allergen labels on menus by 2026 medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10... via Medical Xpress

17.10.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From pea protein to buckwheat: Surprising foods that can trigger severe allergic reactions Food allergies are no longer limited to the usual suspects. Peanuts and shellfish may still dominate the headlines, but a growing number of people are reacting to foods not currently recognized in UK ...

From pea protein to buckwheat: Surprising foods that can trigger severe allergic reactions medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09... from Medical Xpress.

Read more about unusual food allergies at Allergy Resources - www.allergyresources.co.uk/FA-Index.php

01.10.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AUGUST 2025: ALLERGY ARTICLES

Every month I search the internet for the best allergy news & research; here's what I found in August

- Parent Allergy & Coeliac Disease
- FPIES & fish
- Orange Allergy & LTP
- Iodinated Contrast Media Allergy
and more...

www.allergyresources.co.uk/2025-Aug-All...

31.08.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should additional food allergens have mandatory labeling due to anaphylaxis risk? The European Regulation list on mandatory labeling of foods includes 14 allergenic foods. Research published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy has identified eight additional foods frequently involve...

Should additional food allergens have mandatory labelling due to anaphylaxis risk? medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08... from Medical Xpress

Read more about the Top 14 allergens on the Allergy Resources website - www.allergyresources.co.uk/Top-14.php

20.08.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A close up of the inside of a kiwi showing the small black oval seeds which cause kiwi allergy

A close up of the inside of a kiwi showing the small black oval seeds which cause kiwi allergy

JULY 2025: ALLERGY ARTICLES
Every month I search the internet for the best allergy news & research; here's what I found in July
- Wheat allergy
- Fish allergy
- Kiwi allergy
- Serum albumin proteins
- FPIES food ladder
- NEFF epinephrine nasal spray
& more
www.allergyresources.co.uk/2025-Jul-All...

02.08.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there's a good chance you're not Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, "Any allergies?" And without hesitation you reply, "Penicillin." It's something you've said for yearsβ€”maybe since child...

Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there's a good chance you're not medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07... from Medical Xpress

01.08.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Green and white celery, still muddy from the ground

Green and white celery, still muddy from the ground

JUNE 2025: ALLERGY ARTICLES
Every month I search the internet for the best allergy news and research. Here's what I found in June

- Cow milk protein allergy mimics
- Carrot allergy
- Lipid Transfer Proteins
- Macadamia allergy
- Celery & Celeriac allergy

www.allergyresources.co.uk/2025-Jun-All...

30.06.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Test for celiac disease promises to take away the pain of diagnosis Imagine having to eat something that makes you sickβ€”just to see what's making you ill in the first place.

Test for celiac disease promises to take away the pain of diagnosis medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06... via medical_xpress

10.06.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lots of brightly coloured legumes in photogenic stripes.

Lots of brightly coloured legumes in photogenic stripes.

MAY 2025: ALLERGY ARTICLES
Every month I search the internet for the best allergy news & research, here's what I found in May

- Genetics of Food Intolerances
- Fish, Mollusc & Crustacean Allergy
- Legume allergy
- Egg & Milk ladder effectiveness
and more..
www.allergyresources.co.uk/2025-May-All...

02.06.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Worsening allergies aren't your imagination: Windy days create the perfect pollen storm Evolution has fostered many reproductive strategies across the spectrum of life. From dandelions to giraffes, nature finds a way.

Worsening allergies aren't your imagination: Windy days create the perfect pollen storm medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05... via Medical_xpress

06.05.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
3 eggs in a white egg box, the closest egg is a light brown, but the ones behind it are lighter in colour.

3 eggs in a white egg box, the closest egg is a light brown, but the ones behind it are lighter in colour.

Every month, I search the internet for the best allergy news & research. Here is what I found in April.

- Allergenicity of egg whites when boiling
- Non IgE Allergies
- Coeliac Disease
- Can ChatGPT help with parent education in Immunotherapy?

and more..

www.allergyresources.co.uk/2025-Apr-All...

30.04.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recently discovered immune cell type could be key to understanding food allergies The immune system must be able to quickly attack invaders like viruses, while also ignoring harmless stimuli, or allergies can result. Immune cells are known to ignore or "tolerate" molecules found in...

Recently discovered immune cell type could be key to understanding food allergies medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04... via @medical_xpress

15.04.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why are some cats more allergenic than others? It's not their coat length, studies show Allergies can be debilitating for those who have themβ€”even more so when the cause of the allergic reaction is a beloved pet.

Why are some cats more allergenic than others? It's not their coat length, studies show medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04... via @medical_xpress

08.04.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A slice of yellow lemon in a glass.  There are lots of tiny bubbles all over the surface of the lemon making it look uneven.

A slice of yellow lemon in a glass. There are lots of tiny bubbles all over the surface of the lemon making it look uneven.

MARCH 2025: ALLERGY ARTICLES
Every month, I search the internet for the best allergy news & research. Here's what I found in March

- Lipid Transfer Proteins
- Allergy to lactase supplements
- Citrus fruit allergy
- FPIES & honey

www.allergyresources.co.uk/2025-Mar-All...

03.04.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's behind gluten sensitivity when celiac tests are negative? For millions of people worldwide, gluten has become a dietary villain, blamed for everything from bloating and brain fog to fatigue and depression.

What's behind gluten sensitivity when coeliac tests are negative? medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03... via @medical_xpress

28.03.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rare red meat allergy linked to more tick species A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows.

Rare red meat allergy linked to more tick species medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03... via @medical_xpress

25.03.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Natural fats in human skin could explain why some babies develop eczema An Australian-first study has found that certain natural fats which exist in the skin of babies, called lipids, are linked to the development of eczema in children.

Natural fats in human skin could explain why some babies develop eczema. medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03... via @medical_xpress #allergy

21.03.2025 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Light brown in colour, oval in shape, and ridged, this is a picture of shelled almonds in a pile (in bad light).

Light brown in colour, oval in shape, and ridged, this is a picture of shelled almonds in a pile (in bad light).

Almond Allergy

Almonds are tree nuts that can cause mild to severe allergic reactions, including hives, stomach issues, breathing problems, or anaphylaxis.

Check labels carefully; carry an EpiPen if needed

You can read more on the website
www.allergyresources.co.uk/Almond.php

#FoodAllergy

11.03.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’Do you/your child have #FoodAllergy?

Fill in this survey by researchers at @imperialmed.bsky.social & EAACI on your experience trying to make safe food choices!

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ People aged β‰₯16 with food allergy- rb.gy/bgno67

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§ Parents of children (0-18) - rb.gy/rfiya0

07.03.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of green corn in a misty yellow sunrise

A picture of green corn in a misty yellow sunrise

Feb 2025: Allergy Articles

Every month, I search the internet for all the best allergy news and research. Here's what I found in February

- Alpha Gal Syndrome
- Thaumatin Proteins & Allergy
- Wheat Allergy
- Pork Cat Syndrome
- Biphasic Anaphylaxis

www.allergyresources.co.uk/2025-Feb-All...

28.02.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lots of brown eggs in a white egg box

Lots of brown eggs in a white egg box

Egg Allergy

The white & yolk contain allergenic proteins

Egg white is the more potent part of the egg, containing proteins like ovalbumin, ovotransferrin, ovomucoid & lysozyme

Egg allergy can cause anaphylaxis

Read more - www.allergyresources.co.uk/Egg.php
#foodallergy #eggallergy #allergies

25.02.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pistachio Allergy | Allergy Resources This is the allergy resource card for pistachio allergy. This page describes the key allergens, associated syndromes and cross reactivity.

Most tree nuts aren't related, which is why you can eat some and not others, but you're right, allergies don't make sense! www.allergyresources.co.uk/Pistachio.php

24.02.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five romantic gestures for someone with allergies or asthma Valentine's Day isn't just about giftsβ€”it's about showing your special someone you truly care.

Five romantic gestures for someone with allergies or asthma medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02... via @medical_xpress

11.02.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lots of brown hairy coconuts sitting in a pile.

Lots of brown hairy coconuts sitting in a pile.

JANUARY 2025: Allergy Articles

Every month I search the internet for allergy news & research. Here's what I found

- Coconut Allergy
- Banana-dependent Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
- FPIES from honey
- Green Bean Allergy
- IgE & non-IgE cow milk allergy

www.allergyresources.co.uk/2025-Jan-All...

01.02.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NOT ALL HEROS WEAR CAPES ✨
Parent carers often face stress, exhaustion, and isolation while managing their child’s complex needs. The emotional toll of advocating for services, and navigating social stigmas can further contribute to anxiety and depression.
We are here for you!

#carers #solihull

30.01.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Infant gut bacteria associated with food allergies A study led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) recently showed that certain gut bacteria found in one-month-old infants are associated with food sensitivities a...

Infant gut bacteria associated with food allergies medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01... via @medical_xpress

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