Allergy Gene Identified

Researchers at CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) have identified the gene that could be responsible for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).

This is big news because the gene, TSLP, has already been linked to other allergic diseases, like asthma and eczema. It's just another piece of the puzzle as scientists try to understand the relationships between allergic diseases in an effort to treat and cure these common disorders.

You will need to subscribe to Nature Genetics in order to read the full article, but here is a snapshot, written in the India edition of Zee News.

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Extreme Food Allergies

Can you imagine being allergic to over 95% of all foods?

Can you imagine getting most of your food through a feeding tube because it's really the only safe way to get nourishment?

I saw this inspiring story over the weekend about a 12 year old figure skater with severe food allergies.

I could really relate to her mother who said she just "wished she could trade places with her" (daughter).

It is so hard to watch your child deal with life threatening issues every day.

Kendall has her own website which may help others who deal with food allergies at this level.

What a story!

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