Study reveals high food allergy risks among inner-city kids

Children who live in urban areas are more likely to experience allergies to milk, eggs and peanuts, according to a recent study from Johns Hopkins researchers.

Could Rural Environment Protect Against Food Allergy?

The prevalence of food allergy may be lower in rural areas versus more urban areas, according to new research from China presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). “Studies have shown that a rural environment is protective against the development of asthma…