Severe Allergies
An international study has been started to help researchers pinpoint the cause of severe food allergies. The study is being conducted on children in the United States and in China, and researchers hope that the broad geographic areas involved will help them determine how much food allergies are affected by genetics, environment, diet, and medical history. In this article from The New York Times, one reporter talks to a family whose young son struggles with severe allergic reactions to food and...
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