50 years ago this year the antibody immunoglobulin (IgE) was discovered by researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden in collaboration with a team from Children's Asthma Research Institute and Hospital in Denver.
50th anniversary of the IgE antibody discovery
Medical tourism trends
Medical tourism is rising throughout the world. You can have a knee operation done and spend the rest of the day on the beach.
Research on low carb rice in India to address increasing diabetes
Researchers are working with the agriculture industry in India to develop low carb rice to address a growing diabetes population in a country where 80% of the people eat rice as part of their daily diet.
Customer Travel Advice: Traveling to Korea with food allergies
A customer travels to Korea and offers feedback on language, eating customs and his egg allergies.
The honeybee crisis
Honeybees are dying in great numbers and this seemingly insignificant situation could have a gigantic impact on our future diet - from fruits and vegetables to meat. What do we have in common?
AAA Westways magazine and traveling with food allergies
AAA Westways magazine's article on "Traveling with food allergies" suggests things to bring and keep in mind.
EU policy adds food allergy icons to menus
New EU regulations for consumer food information influences Rome hotel restaurant menu by adding little food allergy icons.
Traveling with diabetes this holiday season
Traveling with diabetes requires some special preparation and planning - especially if you are traveling outside of your home country (and language).
Genetics partially responsible for allergies?
News from John Hopkins on genetic research and findings related to possible allergy links.
Food Fraud. Huh? Yes, counterfeit food.
I saw those words together and it caught my attention. Did you know that selling fake food was a multi-billion dollar business? Dairy products are notorious as well as meat, spices and liquids like syrup and fruit juices.