H1N1 update, from the trenchesThis week, I have blogged quite a bit about official recommendations coming from the CDC and state health departments. They have gone above and beyond in keeping everyone informed. I thought you all might find it helpful to hear what.
Food Allergies Still Top Priority for FDAGood news EUR
Never Let Food Allergies Stop You!Our post today is a special guest blog entry from Gina Clowes, founder of AllergyMoms.com and author of One of the Gang: Nurturing the Souls of Children with Food Allergies. We would like to thank her for guest blogging for us.
As Tom Poti skates by you at lightening speed, you […]
Blood Tests Can Cause Misdiagnosis of Food AllergiesA few months ago, my colleague wrote an a entry on a New York Times article that touted an increase in the misdiagnosis of food allergies. A similar study was presented this weekend at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunologys (AAAAI) annual meeting.
According to the study […]
Food Allergy Treatments
The number of people being diagnosed with both food and seasonal allergies is increasing, as is the number of potential allergy treatments. And as a parent of a child with food allergies, it can be difficult to determine which treatments are safe -
Pregnant Smokers Pass Habit To BabiesThe study conducted by the Australian team at the University of Queensland included nearly 7,500 participants, 3,000 mothers and their children, claims that smoking during pregnancy substantially increases the risk of giving birth to babies who eventually turn into smokers. The researchers were interested in smoking habits of mothers during […]
Fitness as a Means of Developing Youth AthletesThere are many factors that make up a quality athlete. Some factors are unchangeable genetic factors. Others require years of work on skills and knowledge of the sport.
Chicago babies go BPA-freeYesterday, the Chicago City Council voted unaminously to ban the sale of baby bottles and sippy cups that […]
Its Time For An Allergy-Free PassoverTomorrow night is Passover and you have family visiting and friends coming over for the holiday. However, with an allergy-prone little one, you might be concerned about how to have a traditional, yet allergy-free event.
Kids With Food Allergies (KWFA) put together a great booklet to help you plan a successful, […]
Swine flu update: 40 U.S. cases, stay out of MexicoThe Centers for Disease Control’s latest update now recommends that Americans avoid all non-essential trips to Mexico because it presents a risk of spreading swine flu cases into the U.S. The current tally of U.S. confirmed cases is now 40.
Pregnancy Month by Month - Month 2By […]
Sibling Rivalry - RevisitedWho imagines that Sibling Rivalry is a normal and natural activity that is neither bad nor all that different from all other human relationships?
Starting Solids: Do you need organic?Starting solid foods, does baby need organics?
Pregnancy And Hair ColoringMany women like bleaching, dying or highlighting their hair and can be a regular part […]
Toddler dies from H1N1 (swine) flu virusThe first reported death from swine flu in the U.S. comes from a toddler, from Mexico City, who entered Texas via Brownsville. He was ill for a few days before he was taken to a hospital in Houston, where he.
Fajita Spices and Seasonings Recall AlertAccording to the Food and […]