Why Some People Have Allergic Reactions to Flaxseed
Flaxseed is becoming more popular in foods like bread and energy bars, but some people are developing allergies to it. Doctors are finding it hard to diagnose …
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Why Taking a Break From Wheat Can Be Dangerous for Allergic Kids
A young child who had been safely eating wheat suddenly had a severe allergic reaction after just two weeks without eating any wheat. Doctors think the break …
Read MoreRare Meat Allergy Caused Sudden Collapse During Heart Surgery
A 74-year-old man experienced a life-threatening allergic reaction during heart surgery, which doctors later discovered was caused by alpha-gal syndrome …
Read MoreAllergic Reaction to IV Nutrition: How Doctors Found the Culprit
A woman receiving liquid nutrition through an IV developed a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Doctors used simple skin tests to figure out exactly …
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