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Latin labelling on cosmetics is a risk to food allergy sufferers, says MP

Becky Gittins calls for cosmetic firms to list ingredients in English, saying current labelling is ‘absolutely bonkers’

The Guardian - UK

Rescue cat, named Defib, faces ‘cruel’ eviction from London ambulance station after 16 years

London Ambulance Service say some staff are unable to use Walthamstow Ambulance Station because of ‘severe allergies’ while the cat lives there

The Independent UK

32 dos and don'ts of pet sitting

Been asked to look after a pet? These are the dos and don’ts of pet sitting

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Experts issue urgent warning to anyone flying with a nut allergy

About 2–3 per cent of children and 1–2 per cent of adults in the UK have a food allergy

The Independent UK

No evidence nut allergens spread via aircraft ventilation systems, study finds

Passengers with food allergies should be allowed to board first to clean their seat area, but ‘shouldn’t worry’ about airborne allergens

The Guardian - UK

Plane nut ban announcements are unlikely to be effective, study says

They may even provide a false sense of security to passengers with allergies, experts said.

The Independent UK

Trump feigns alarm over Harris allergies

Vice President Kamala Harris released a medical report declaring her to be in "excellent health"

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TikToker claims she was kicked off of Delta flight over her food allergies

The passenger said she had gone into anaphylactic shock on a previous flight

The Independent UK

London hospital launches study to prevent food allergies through eczema treatment

Results of study could have ‘hugely significant impact’ and halve allergy rates

Evening Standard

Deadly food allergies are on the rise among children. The cause isn’t what you might think

In England, high-profile tragedies have highlighted the recent spike in allergy rates – and the urgent need for better safety measures, says health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Pollen allergies drove woolly mammoths to extinction, study claims

A boom in vegetation at the end of the last ice age may have created so much pollen, it blocked mammoths' sense of smell. A new study suggests this drove the beasts to extinction, but not everyone agrees.

LiveScience

How to protect your eyes during Ganesh Visarjan

Ganesh Visarjan, a time of celebration and devotion, also brings with it potential environmental hazards, especially for the eyes. The immersion of Ganesh idols in water bodies, combined with the use of colors, chemicals, and pollutants in the festivities, can lead to eye irritation, redness, and allergies. Exposure to contaminated…

The Times of India

The best filling for a pillow revealed – and there's something for every sleeper at all budgets

Time to upgrade the flat old pillow you've been using and enjoy comfy support

Ideal Home

12 things parents of allergy children really want everyone to know

We spoke to some parents who have children with allergies - they want everyone to know just how serious and debilitating it can be when your child suffers allergic reactions to food.

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The Conversation

What’s behind the large rise in food allergies among children in the UK?

The number of people in England with food allergies has more than doubled between 2008 and 2018, a new study reveals. The researchers, from Imperial College London, found that rates are highest among preschool children, with 4% having a “probable” food allergy.

Evening Standard

Mother 'still lies awake at night' after daughter, 13, dies from allergic reaction to Costa hot chocolate

Hannah Jacobs died within hours of taking a sip of a hot chocolate that contained dairy milk in Barking last year

The Guardian - UK

Food allergy diagnoses in England doubled in a decade, say researchers

Imperial College London study also found that a third of people at risk of a severe reaction do not carry an EpiPen

The Independent UK

Patients at risk of severe allergic reactions ‘do not have adrenaline pens’

Research shows the number of people with food allergy has more than doubled since 2008.

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“You Want To Call My Mom Because I Don’t Want To Die? OK, Call Her”

This teacher tried to convince a kid with nut allergies to have some M&M's and got really defensive when the student raised concerns about their health. The post “You Want To Call My Mom Because I Don’t Want To Die? OK, Call Her” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Pregnant Woman Rewrites Her Will After Fiancé Disregards Her Life-Threatening Allergy

He decided to wash their laundry with an allergy-unsafe detergent anyway, endangering his wife-to-be and their unborn son. The post Pregnant Woman Rewrites Her Will After Fiancé Disregards Her Life-Threatening Allergy first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

Food firms must ‘up the ante’ on allergy knowledge after UK teenager’s death

Families and campaigners call for meeting with health secretary following inquest ruling over Costa Coffee tragedy

Evening Standard

Girl, 13, died after hot chocolate at Costa Coffee due to 'failures to follow processes to discuss allergies'

Hannah Jacobs, 13, of Barking, east London, died within hours of sipping the drink bought by her mother

The Guardian - UK

Girl died from sip of Costa Coffee drink after ‘failure to follow allergies processes’

Inquest finds communication failure led to death of Hannah Jacobs, 13, as mother decries ‘tick-box’ allergy training

The Independent UK

What is Neffy? FDA approves first nasal spray to treat severe allergies

Neffy, the first single-dose nasal spray approved to treat severe allergies, will hit the market in a matter of weeks

LiveScience

FDA approves 1st needle-free alternative to EpiPens

There's now an option to treat anaphylaxis via a nasal spray, rather than with an auto-injected medication.

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