Food Allergies Often Misdiagnosed (NBC Nightly News)
May 12, 2010
A new report commissioned by the federal government casts doubts on many reports of food allergies due to the widespread use of tests that can give misleading results.
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A new report commissioned by the federal government casts doubts on many reports of food allergies due to the widespread use of tests that can give misleading results.
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