Dr. Barry Dworkin

If you think you have a food allergy and have not been formally tested, this study, albeit observational, suggests you should do so.

Health Headlines Commentary for January 8, 2019

Source:

Half of adults who think they have food allergies actually don’t: study

Reference:

Prevalence and Severity of Food Allergies Among US Adults

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