Nut consumption and protection against coronary heart disease death in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC). World Congress of Cardiology 2006; Abstract number 270; www.escardio.org.

Purpose: Nuts have been suggested to be protective of coronary heart disease. However; all epidemiologic information to date is derived from cohorts based on American populations; which may have different dietary backgrounds and nut intake patterns than other populations. Methods: The association of nut intake and coronary heart disease mortality was examined in 399;633 subjects; […]

Cashew allergy: observations of 42 children without associated peanut allergy

BACKGROUND: Cashew allergy seems to be increasingly frequent. The goal of the present study was to analyse the clinical features and results of investigations of 42 children with cashew allergy. METHODS: The clinical features and results of skin prick tests; specific IgE assays; and food challenges were analysed. RESULTS: The mean age at first allergic […]