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New app to teaches health phrases to those traveling abroad
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
Arising from her own food allergy needs, Valley resident Nicole Natale was inspired to create the audio book series and iPhone apps, Rx: Freedom to Travel. …

http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/wellness/new-app-to-teaches-health-phrases-to-those-traveling-abroad

In the Works: Immunotherapy for food allergies
Los Angeles Times
Using immunotherapy to treat food allergies is rare and well outside mainstream practice. Cooper’s allergist, Dr. Richard L. Wasserman in Dallas, …

http://mobile.latimes.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=294&nid=17615821&cid=16677&scid=1854&ith=2&title=Top+Stories

Scientists gather to tackle food-allergy issue
Laboratory Talk
Scientists involved in developing better tests for food allergens have gathered at LGC to share the latest developments in tackling the growing problem of …

http://www.laboratorytalk.com/news/uka/uka235.html

Food fears: Schools struggle with allergies in the classroom
Pekin Daily Times
By Kathryn Sucich Of the children heading back to school this fall, 2.2 million have some type of food allergy, according to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis …

http://www.pekintimes.com/lifestyle/food/x1123440042/Food-fears-Schools-struggle-with-allergies-in-the-classroom

Are kids’ ER visits for food allergies on the rise?
Reuters
By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Children’s visits to the emergency room for serious food-allergy reactions may be on the rise, if the experience …

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE66Q5Z720100727

Food allergy tests often provide false positives
Chicago Tribune
Children who have tested positive for food allergies are pitted against the suspected culprits. They spend hours eating increasing amounts and are monitored …

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sc-health-0723-allergies-tests-20100723,0,4493208.story

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