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Food Allergies

WTTW News | June 20, 2011, 7:00 pm

If you think your child doesn't have a food allergy, you might want to think again. A new study reveals that food allergies are on the rise nationwide. Dr. Ruchi Gupta sits down with us to discuss the study.

  • CNN Health: Food allergies
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