Allergies & Intolerances : 35 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.

Peanut allergies less common than expected, but still increasing

New study findings from British researchers report that peanut allergies may be less common than previously believed.  However, the study also found that while the proportion of the…

Mom's diet may cut infants' allergies

Eating plenty of vegetables and fruits during pregnancy may lower the chance of having a baby with certain allergies. Greater intake of fruits and vegetables rich in beta carotene (e.g. dark…

Gluten allergy boosts risk of death

The risks of gluten allergies and celiac disease have been underestimated, according to a Swedish study published in the September 15, 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Medical…

Obesity raises risk of food allergies in children

Obese children and adolescents are 26 percent more likely to have some kind of allergy, especially to food, say U.S. researchers in a new report published on May 4, 2009 in the Journal of…

Some peanut-allergic kids can build tolerance

In carefully conducted ongoing studies, giving peanut-allergic children peanuts in increasingly higher amounts over time has eased their allergic reactions to the nuts and even helped some of…

Allergy sufferers may find relief in foods

Broccoli sprouts, broccoli, and other cruciferous vegetables may help people with nasal allergies or asthma, according to new research from the University of California's School of…

A Meditteranean diet may prevent childhood asthma and allergies

Eating a Mediterranean diet may protect children from developing asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), say researchers from Mexico. In this recent study, researchers examined the…

New rules: Canada's food labels must state allergens

Canadians with food allergies will be made more aware of possible allergens - such as peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat and shellfish - under Health Canada's new labelling rules unveiled…

Obesity worsens asthma

Women who are obese have more severe asthma attacks, according to researchers in New Zealand. This study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care…

Pure oats deemed safe for people with celiac disease

 After a review of the current research, Health Canada has deemed pure oats, always thought to contain gluten, safe for the majority of people with gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance,…

Anaphylaxis awareness campaign

A national campaign is now underway to raise awareness of life-threatening food allergies, known as anaphylaxis. Even the smallest exposure to an allergen can cause death in those who have…

Nut allergies may be outgrown

Latest research findings from the John Hopkins Children�s Center in Maryland have found that allergies to tree nuts such as almonds, cashews and pecan may not be life long. In fact,…

Sesame allergies on the rise

A recent review of medical literature suggests that the prevalence of sesame seed allergies is steadily increasing. Investigators found that the number of cases of reported allergies to sesame…

Allergies not prevented by late introduction of foods

Recent study findings suggest that delaying the introduction of highly allergenic foods to children, other than milk, does not seem to be effective in preventing food allergies. Currently,…

Food allergy food finder

If you or someone in your family has allergies or intolerances to certain foods The Specialty Food Shop at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto has something for you. The Food Finder Wheel! Being…

Food additives increase hyperactivity in kids

Artificial food colourings and benzoate preservatives increase hyperactive behaviour in preschool children, according to a new report. Despite claims about the detrimental behavioural effects…

Coping with lactose intolerance

Food intolerance is a much more common problem than food allergy. An intolerance to food develops usually develops when the body can't properly digest a certain type of food because the…

Oats may be safe for kids with celiac disease

According to a new Swedish study, a diet containing moderate amounts of oats may be safe for children with celiac disease, a disorder in which diarrhea and other symptoms occur when certain…

Fish oil during pregnancy may prevent allergies in baby

Fish-oil supplements taken during pregnancy might help prevent allergies in babies at high risk for them, preliminary research suggests. A study in Australia found that babies whose mothers…

Diet may influence hay fever risk

Getting a healthy dose of certain antioxidants and fatty acids from oils, fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of developing seasonal bouts of hay fever, new study findings suggest.…