Why are peanut allergies so common now?

why are peanut allergies so much more common now than 25 or 35 years ago ? 1 theory i have heard is that vegitarian ( heavy peanut consumers ) mothers in the 60's & 70's may have caused a type of intolerance to their unborn children, therefore causing...

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/09/12/peanut-allergies-seen-on-rise/

Any well educated theories out there? I've read so much till I think my head will explode, but still don't know the answer. I know allergies are inherited, but I mean why are they potentially fatal now with some kids? I'm one of the parents that has...

I posted this yesterday but i didn't get any responses. I've noticed in schools they have "peanut-free tables" but I heard its also possible to be allergic to other types of food like Chocolate, some fruits or vegetables and even wheat. How...

My son's daycare no longer allows peanute products due to "several" children have "severe" peanut allergies. Now seriously, how have peanut allergies picked up so rapidly? When I was in school (and that wasn't long ago, I graduated...

Ive noticed in schools they have "peanut-free tables" but I heard its also possible to be allergic to other types of food like Chocolate, some fruits or vegetables and even wheat. How come childern with these allergies don't get special treatment...

Me and my friend were thinking about peanut allergies. Why don't doctors just inject a tiny tiny tiny amount of peanut dust into a person, and the next week a little bit more, then more, then more until they build up an immunity to it? I mean they do...

wheat, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, milk, latex, perfumes and eggs among other things can all cause Anaphylaxis (yes, even if it's not ingested/touched, but just nearby) if the allergy is severe, just like peanuts. Most peanut allergies (as well as other...