Food allergy training, action plans suggested for schools, day care

(HealthDay)—Schools and day care centers should implement allergy training and action plans and have unassigned epinephrine autoinjectors for use, but site-wide food prohibitions are not suggested for allergy management, according to practice guidelines published in the May 1 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Susan Waserman, M.D.,…

Junk food game helps people eat less and lose weight

Using a brain-training app helps people eat less junk food and lose weight, new research suggests. The Food Trainer (FoodT app) trains people to tap on images of healthy foods—but to stop when they see unhealthy snacks, creating an association between these foods and stopping. The new study, by the…

Boiling peanuts might help stop food allergies

Boiling peanuts and then eating them under medical supervision might help stop food allergies Eating peanuts that have been boiled in water could cut the risk of life-threatening reactions in those who are allergic, according to researchers at Imperial College London, who are now testing the approach in a trial. Boiling…

Nutritional assistance program needed to treat increasing food insecurity among children and their families

A new perspective published in Pediatrics warns of the detrimental consequences food insecurity can have on children and families. Written by pediatric health experts from Children’s HealthWatch, based at Boston Medical Center, the perspective highlights the importance of protecting and enhancing SNAP benefits given the financial challenges facing millions of…