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Introducing peanuts early sees drop in infant allergies

Anita ButterworthMarch 2, 2021

Parents feeding their babies peanut products before they turn one has helped halt the rise of peanut allergies. Previously, parents had been told to hold... Read More...

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New advice: Parents urged to feed babies high-allergy foods early

Anita ButterworthAugust 28, 2018

Feeding babies common high-allergy foods like peanuts and cows' milk before they turn one may stop them from developing food allergies, according to the lat... Read More...

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Nima, the portable gluten tester for peace-of-mind

Anita ButterworthJanuary 10, 2018

Having a gluten-sensitive family member means putting faith in anyone preparing your meals. A new, pocket-sized machine that tests food in a matter of minut... Read More...

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Why di I have bleeding gums in pregnancy?

Q&A: If I have a peanut allergy, will my baby have one too?

Anita ButterworthNovember 9, 2017

For a little one starting out on their baby food journey, it's an exciting time - there is a whole new world of tastes and textures to discover. But it can ... Read More...

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Is this the cure for deadly peanut allergies in kids?

Anita ButterworthAugust 17, 2017

Four years ago a group of peanut-allergic kids took part in the pioneering trial at Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, where they were given... Read More...

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