‘Often I just don’t eat’:Food allergies a challenge when Joel dines out

‘Often I just don’t eat’:Food allergies a challenge when Joel dines out

Waitstaff should be trained in food allergies just like they are trained in the responsible service of alcohol,advocates say.

  • byMary Ward

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Fire ant spread to Tasmania sparks health warning

Fire ant spread to Tasmania sparks health warning

Experts warn hospitalisations and deaths due to stinging insects are likely to significantly increase if fire ants become endemic in Australia,adding to pressure on the medical system.

  • byMike Foley
Jennifer ate shellfish for decades. One day,she was rushed to emergency after a prawn dumpling lunch

Jennifer ate shellfish for decades. One day,she was rushed to emergency after a prawn dumpling lunch

Jennifer Sims is among a growing number of Australians experiencing adult-onset food allergies.

  • byHenrietta Cook
When it comes to the health of our kids,a little dirt can do wonders

When it comes to the health of our kids,a little dirt can do wonders

Hand sanitiser and other pandemic hygiene practices can be doing more harm than good for young kids.

  • bySarah Berry
‘Potentially deadly’:Perth cafe owners fined over boy’s reaction to nut-laden cupcake

‘Potentially deadly’:Perth cafe owners fined over boy’s reaction to nut-laden cupcake

The owners of an Osborne Park cafe have been fined thousands of dollars over an incident a magistrate said was “potentially deadly”.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
Sydney gets a break from the rain. This is bad news for hay fever sufferers

Sydney gets a break from the rain. This is bad news for hay fever sufferers

Sunny days after months of rain are creating perfect conditions for high loads of pollen.

  • byMary Ward
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Bad air day:Hayfever,asthma sufferers warned as deluge dries

Bad air day:Hayfever,asthma sufferers warned as deluge dries

South-east Queensland is already seeing a record pollen season,and experts warn recent rain will make matters worse.

  • byStuart Layt
Max,15,died after eating walnuts. His parents say the hospital should have saved him
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Max,15,died after eating walnuts. His parents say the hospital should have saved him

Max had managed a severe allergy to tree nuts his whole life. His parents say their son didn’t receive appropriate care after being admitted to hospital with anaphylaxis.

  • byDana Daniel
Something ‘fishy’ about croc meat for allergy sufferers

Something ‘fishy’ about croc meat for allergy sufferers

People with a fish allergy are likely to also have a reaction to crocodile meat,research has discovered.

  • byStuart Layt
High pollen levels in Australia nothing to be sneezed at,expert warns

High pollen levels in Australia nothing to be sneezed at,expert warns

The current record pollen counts hitting parts of Australia including Brisbane and Canberra are a serious health risk,and people should take sensible precautions.

  • byStuart Layt
Rates of anaphylaxis appeared to slow after change in feeding guidance:study

Rates of anaphylaxis appeared to slow after change in feeding guidance:study

The rapid rise in children with severe allergic reactions in the 2000s slowed when parents were advised to stop avoiding foods such as nuts,eggs and milk.

  • byMary Ward