Teal Pumpkins Offer Allergy Safe Halloween Stops
The Food Allergy Research and Education wants to make Halloween inclusive for kids with food allergies, who may feel excluded because many Halloween foods are on their no-no list. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - October 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
95% Of Baby Foods Tested Contain Lead, Arsenic, Or Other Toxic Metal
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
(CNN) — Toxic heavy metals damaging to your baby’s brain development are likely in the baby food you are feeding your infant, according to a new investigation published Thursday.
Tests of 168 baby foods from major manufacturers in the US found 95% contained lead, 73% contained arsenic, 75% contained cadmium and 32% contained mercury. One fourth of the foods contained all four heavy metals.
One in five baby foods tested had over 10 times the 1-ppb limit of lead endorsed by public health advocates, although experts agree that no level of lead is safe.
The results mimicked a previous study...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - October 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Consumer Featured Health News Syndicated CBSN Boston CNN Source Type: news
Heavier babies are more likely to have food allergies and eczema, study claims
Mothers are being urged by researchers in Australia to 'seek advice' if their baby is heavy. Their study found for every 2.2lbs (1kg) of weight, a babies risk of allergies increases by 44 per cent. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Teal Pumpkins Offer Halloween Safe Zone For Kids With Food Allergies
Food allergies can sap some of the fun out of Halloween, as hidden and known allergens in candy spook kids and their parents. The Teal Pumpkin Project organizes an effort to offer children non-food items like glows sticks and bubbles, all while raising awareness of a growing public-health problem. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - October 5, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Kristen Gerencher, Contributor Source Type: news
Breastfeeding may more than DOUBLE the risk of food allergies 'if parents delay weaning'
Scientists from Okayama University in Japan analysed more than 46,000 babies. They found those who were exclusively breastfed were more likely to be treated for a food allergy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
