Changes to food allergy guidelines has led to a 16% decrease in peanut allergy among infants, according to new study. The research, led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), also found a significant increase in parents introducing peanut into their babies' diet since the guideline changes. Introducing peanut early in a child's life has […]
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