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More than 32 million Americans live with severe food allergies, and researchers say that number is on the rise. For many people, it can be deadly, including Matthew Briden, 28, of Mount Washington. He died in 2022 after going into anaphylactic shock.

A new skin patch for peanut allergies is showing promising results in toddlers with the allergy.

Researchers say a breakthrough therapy for children ages one to three with peanut allergies will save lives. It’s a patch that delivers peanut protein to the skin.

Following a mid-air scare, a doctor is calling for the Federal Aviation Administration to make policy changes and for Southwest Airlines to stock lifesaving epinephrine auto-injectors aboard passenger planes.

Congress asked food makers to label sesame as an allergen. It backfired in a big way. McCarthy includes SNAP work requirements in debt ceiling bill. FDA’s Susan Mayne to appear before a House Oversight panel. Plus, the Senate’s candy desk.

As of January 1, sesame is recognized as a major food allergen by the FDA and foods that contain it must be labeled on packaging