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Posted by: Mary Kay Sharrett on Nov 21, 2025

Discover practical tips for planning a gluten-free Thanksgiving, including safe ingredient swaps, cross-contamination prevention and kid-friendly dish ideas for children with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

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FPIES: What Is It?
FPIES is a rare type of food allergy that doesn’t cause hives or swelling but can lead to severe vomiting and lethargy hours after eating. Learn how it presents in infants, why it’s tricky to diagnose, and why most children eventually outgrow it.
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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Every day, millions of children are exposed to secondhand smoke. Kids are also often exposed to “thirdhand” smoke, which comes from toxins that build up over time on surfaces exposed to smoke.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Can We Trust Medical Information from Mainstream Media?

Jan 03, 2017

I recently gasped in shock as I read an editorial printed in a major newspaper outlet that contained gross inaccuracies about food allergy management. Read More

Trick or Trigger? Halloween Safety for Allergy Patients

Oct 26, 2016

First published October 2016 Updated October 2025 Many adults enjoy indulging in and handing out chocolaty treats on Halloween while experiencing conflicting feelings about all the sugar that children consume on the holiday. Read More

Are Allergies Caused by C-Sections?

Sep 19, 2016

As rates of food allergies and other allergic conditions continue to increase among children, the search for prevention strategies has taken center stage among researchers. Read More

Is Vitamin D the Answer to Preventing Asthma Attacks?

Sep 15, 2016

Over the past decade, researchers have identified a strong association with low vitamin D levels and increased risk for asthma development and exacerbation among children and adults. Read More

Back to School with Asthma

Jul 30, 2016

On average, 3 children in every classroom in America have asthma. While there is no cure, almost everyone with asthma can control their symptoms and lead a normal life without too many restrictions. Read More

The Challenges of Managing Asthma

May 03, 2016

Management of asthma requires understanding the underlying condition, knowledge about specific triggers (viral infections, weather changes, cigarette smoke, exercise, allergens), recognition of signs/symptoms, and prompt treatment with rescue medications. Read More

It's the Worst Pollen Season Ever!

Mar 22, 2016

Well, ok…not really. But the headlines will scream this every spring. It is true that millions of adults and children suffer from seasonal allergies. It is also true that the duration of spring pollen season appears to be getting longer in many parts of the world. Read More

Our Top 10 Posts of 2015

Dec 31, 2015

As we wrap up 2015, we want to take a moment to put a bow on the top ten 700 Children’s posts from the past year. This site is a wealth of information from our clinicians, researchers and staff and we thank them, and our readers, for sharing this space with us. Read More