Celiac disease happens when someone has a food intolerance to gluten. Here's how to manage symptoms and prevent damage to the intestines.
These recipes are especially for kids who need a gluten-free diet. Kids who need a gluten-free diet must avoid foods that contain gluten, which is a type of protein found in many foods.
Fish allergy can cause a serious reaction. Find out how to keep kids safe.
Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, also called FPIES, is a type of delayed food allergy. Someone with FPIES must avoid the foods that might trigger a reaction.
If your child is allergic to nuts or peanuts, it's essential to learn what foods might contain them and how to avoid them.
Sesame is one of the most common foods that can cause allergic reactions. Avoiding sesame means more than just not eating it. It also means not eating any foods that might contain sesame as ingredients.
Shellfish allergy can cause serious reactions. Find out common symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond.
Soy is found in many foods and it's a common food allegy. Find out how to help kids with an allergy stay safe.
Sometimes people outgrow some food allergies over time, but tree nut allergies are lifelong in many people.
Wheat allergy can cause serious reactions. Find out how to help kids with an allergy stay safe.
Find out what the experts have to say.
A scratch or skin prick test is a common way doctors find out more about a person's allergies.
Food labels can help you spot allergens your child must avoid. Find out more.
What teachers should know about celiac disease, and how to help students with the digestive disorder succeed in school.
What teachers should know about food allergies, and how to help students avoid or deal with allergic reactions.
What teachers should know about lactose intolerance and how to help students who have it.
This blood test can check for some kinds of allergies.
The immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood test is often done as part of an initial screen for allergies. High IgE levels also may indicate a parasitic infection.
A scratch or skin prick test is a common way doctors find out more about a person's allergies.
Being prepared for an allergy emergency will help you, your child, and other caregivers respond in the event of a serious reaction.
Kids with severe allergies can be at risk for a sudden, serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. The good news is that when treated properly, anaphylaxis can be managed.
A dairy-free diet is one that has no animal milk in it or any products made from milk.
Many kids have lactose intolerance - trouble digesting lactose, the main sugar in milk and milk products - which can cause cramps, diarrhea, and gas.
These recipes are especially for kids with lactose intolerance. Kids with lactose intolerance often need to limit or avoid dairy products.
A dairy-free diet is one that has no animal milk in it or any products made from milk.
With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.
Sesame is one of the most common foods that can cause allergic reactions. Avoiding sesame means more than just not eating it. It also means not eating any foods that might contain sesame as ingredients.
Food labels can help you spot allergens your child must avoid. Find out more.