Children with common allergies such as asthma and hay fever have a higher rate of high blood pressure and cholesterol than their peers with no allergies, according to a new study. This puts them at a much greater risk for a heart attack or stroke later in life. Given the high numbers of kids with allergies, "future studies are needed to determine the mechanisms of association between pediatric allergic and cardiovascular disease," said Dr. Johnathan Silverberg, lead author of the Northwestern University study . The survey included 13,275 children from infants to 17 year olds. -- Lauren SennetClick through the gallery to see additional recent studies.

There is good news in the United States' long battle against diabetes, according to new data from the CDC. "From 2009 to 2014, the number of new cases of diabetes decreased significantly to approximately 1.4 million," said the study, which spanned 34 years (from 1980-2014) and specifically looked at adults between the ages of 18 and 79. The study also found that newly diagnosed cases of diabetes in the United States have tripled since the 1980s. "[As] rates of Type 2 diabetes increase in many countries around the world, we urgently need preventive action," said Dr. Petra Wilson, CEO of the International Diabetes Federation. -- Lauren Sennet

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The real death toll from foodborne illness – With every bite, you might not think about the potential exposure to foodborne pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins or chemicals. Those pathogens, which can contaminate our food, sicken 600 million people around the world every year, according to the World Health Organization's first global report on foodborne disease. And 420,000 of these individuals die annually; 125,000 of these deaths are children younger than 5. They're particularly vulnerable to risk of foodborne diarrheal diseases, which can be caused by eating undercooked or raw meat, eggs or contaminated produce and dairy products. They can also lead to delayed physical and mental development. "Until now, estimates of foodborne diseases were vague and imprecise. This concealed the true human costs of contaminated food. This report sets the record straight," said Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the WHO. "Food safety is a shared responsibility," the WHO said, and it urges more education and training to help government, industry and individuals prevent food-related disease deaths and make every bite safe. -- Viola Lanier