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Peanut Allergy in Children Study: Wealthy Families May Be At Higher Risk
By Catherine Roberts Children

Peanut Allergy in Children Study: Wealthy Families May Be At Higher Risk

A new study, presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in California, has found that peanut allergies may be more likely to occur in rich households. The study looked at over 8,300 participants, 800 of which had peanut sensitivities. Those 800 had higher levels of peanut antibodies, which could develop into an allergy. […]

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Clues To Lactose Intolerance Puzzle Found In Sea Bacterium
By Catherine Roberts Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Clues To Lactose Intolerance Puzzle Found In Sea Bacterium

Living 1200 meters deep in the bay of Bengal is a new species of bacteria that is set to solve the age-old problem of lactose intolerance in humans. Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk. Approximately two-thirds of people around the world cannot digest lactose. Children and the elderly are at the greatest risk for […]

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