Allergies & Intolerances : 34 Articles

If you avoid certain foods because you react to them, you're not alone. It's estimated that 3.5 million Canadians experience adverse reactions to foods. Whether you have food allergy or food intolerance, search this section for information that can help you manage your symptoms.

Mom's diet may cut infants' allergies

Eating plenty of vegetables and fruits during pregnancy may lower the…

Gluten allergy boosts risk of death

The risks of gluten allergies and celiac disease have been…

Obesity raises risk of food allergies in children

Obese children and adolescents are 26 percent more likely to have some…

Some peanut-allergic kids can build tolerance

In carefully conducted ongoing studies, giving peanut-allergic…

Allergy sufferers may find relief in foods

Broccoli sprouts, broccoli, and other cruciferous vegetables may help…

A Meditteranean diet may prevent childhood asthma and allergies

Eating a Mediterranean diet may protect children from developing…

New rules: Canada's food labels must state allergens

Canadians with food allergies will be made more aware of possible…

Obesity worsens asthma

Women who are obese have more severe asthma attacks, according to…

Pure oats deemed safe for people with celiac disease

 After a review of the current research, Health Canada has deemed…

Anaphylaxis awareness campaign

A national campaign is now underway to raise awareness of…

Nut allergies may be outgrown

Latest research findings from the John Hopkins Children�s…

Sesame allergies on the rise

A recent review of medical literature suggests that the prevalence of…

Allergies not prevented by late introduction of foods

Recent study findings suggest that delaying the introduction of highly…

Food allergy food finder

If you or someone in your family has allergies or intolerances to…

Food additives increase hyperactivity in kids

Artificial food colourings and benzoate preservatives increase…

Coping with lactose intolerance

Food intolerance is a much more common problem than food allergy. An…

Oats may be safe for kids with celiac disease

According to a new Swedish study, a diet containing moderate amounts…

Fish oil during pregnancy may prevent allergies in baby

Fish-oil supplements taken during pregnancy might help prevent…

Diet may influence hay fever risk

Getting a healthy dose of certain antioxidants and fatty acids from…

Antacids linked to food allergy

There may be a connection between taking antacids and developing a…