Maryn McKenna

Maryn McKenna, a journalist specializing in food policy and public health, dives into the rising trend of peanut allergies. She discusses the alarming increase among children and explores the causes behind this surge, including environmental factors and diet changes. The conversation covers recent innovations like the FDA-approved Palforzia, aiming to desensitize patients. McKenna emphasizes the potential benefits of early introduction of peanuts to infants while maintaining cautious optimism about future treatments, shedding light on a critical public health issue.