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Mennonite Infants May Be Better Protected Against Allergies

The breast milk of mothers in a Mennonite community was shown to have higher concentrations of antibodies, suggesting that children in traditional farming communities may acquire better protection against allergic diseases. What to know: Allergies are less common among Amish and Old Order Mennonite communities compared with the general population in Western countries, suggesting traditional […]

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Milk Is Overtaking Nuts as Top Food Allergy Threat

When Lesley Solomon’s son was 10 years old, he was standing in an unlucky spot on the playground when a schoolmate kicked over a cup of hot chocolate, sending droplets flying into the air. For the young boy with a severe milk allergy, the hot liquid splattering was less of a hazard for him than […]