James Tsindos,17,went from experiencing seemingly mild symptoms,linked to a nut allergy,to a cardiac arrest.
A record one-in-four people now have the debilitating condition,which is a risk factor for developing asthma.
Experts hope a daily dose of peanut powder could be the game changer in helping Australia tackle its mantle as allergy capital of the world.
Waitstaff should be trained in food allergies just like they are trained in the responsible service of alcohol,advocates say.
Experts warn hospitalisations and deaths due to stinging insects are likely to significantly increase if fire ants become endemic in Australia,adding to pressure on the medical system.
Jennifer Sims is among a growing number of Australians experiencing adult-onset food allergies.
Hand sanitiser and other pandemic hygiene practices can be doing more harm than good for young kids.
The owners of an Osborne Park cafe have been fined thousands of dollars over an incident a magistrate said was “potentially deadly”.
Sunny days after months of rain are creating perfect conditions for high loads of pollen.
South-east Queensland is already seeing a record pollen season,and experts warn recent rain will make matters worse.
Max had managed a severe allergy to tree nuts his whole life. His parents say their son didn’t receive appropriate care after being admitted to hospital with anaphylaxis.