Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy seen in children and adults. In this post, I look at the causes and consequences of nut allergies and then profile the emerging treatment of oral immunotherapy.A nut or peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies seen in infants and children. Just for peanuts alone, about 3 in every 100 infants … [Read more...] about Nut allergies: causes, consequences and emerging treatments
Child Health
‘Autism diets’ lack clear evidence of benefit
Parents of children with autism often try diet changes or supplements to help improve the condition. A new review concludes that there is little solid evidence that any work.In children with autism, a variety of gastrointestinal problems and associated symptoms have been often reported which has led to the popularising of a variety of dietary approaches to treat the … [Read more...] about ‘Autism diets’ lack clear evidence of benefit
Peanut allergy treatment works well when started early
Showing even more promise in effectively managing the serious condition of peanut allergy, new research shows that exposure therapy treatment for peanut allergies may work even better if it is given to children earlier.Peanut allergy is a condition now affecting almost 3 in every 100 children. It is also one of the most severe food allergies. Peanut allergy is also the most … [Read more...] about Peanut allergy treatment works well when started early
Kids with ADHD at higher risk of becoming obese and inactive teens
If you have had close connection to a child with ADHD, then intuition says that all of that unfocussed physical activity should surely translate into a lower body weight. Showing that intuition is not always right, tracking of the health and weight of children with ADHD into adolescence has surprisingly found that these children are at higher risk of becoming obese and … [Read more...] about Kids with ADHD at higher risk of becoming obese and inactive teens
Commercial baby foods come up short
A detailed survey of commercial baby foods has found that many do not measure up in meeting the dietary needs of an infant when weaning, compared to what breast milk or home-made foods can provide.The introduction of solid foods is an important stage in the development milestones of an infant. Commercial infant foods are popular choices that busy parents turn to, but there … [Read more...] about Commercial baby foods come up short