In children, multiple nut allergies were associated with a higher risk for anaphylaxis, whereas smaller wheal sizes on the prick-to-prick test predicted tolerance development. Aeroallergen ...

This work was done as part of Dr. Elizur's sabbatical from Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. Patients (n=60, aged 4–15 years), recruited for a multiple food (tree nuts, peanut, ...

Like several before it, a new study finds that eating a modest amount of nuts every day might significantly reduce our risk of dying from a number of chronic diseases. And these include not only a ...

Nuts have long been celebrated for their impressive nutritional profiles, offering healthy fats, protein, fiber, and micronutrients in convenient, shelf-stable packages. Yet despite their recognized ...

For details on how macadamia growers are trying to control Salmonella contamination, please see “Hawaii’s macadamia nut industry faces Salmonella challenge” Recalled Shurfine branded macadamia nuts.

Frailty is an accompaniment of aging, being defined as “an increasing vulnerability to stressful events because of the depletion in functional reserves.” Older adults living in the community at large ...

Q: What's the best way to toast nuts? -Jean Hull, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. A: You can toast nuts by roasting them in the oven or toaster oven or in a dry skillet. You can toast nuts in the microwave ...