Dr. Scott Commins explains how tick-related meat allergy has spread, the role of animal fat in bad reactions, and promising progress toward a treatment.
Author: Gwen Smith
Theater Discrimination Decision Seen as “Wake-up Call” on Allergy as Disability
The U.S. Department of Justice has found that a theater company violated a food-allergic boy’s rights.
Lessons from a Peanut Kiss Death: Boyfriend Didn’t Know of Allergy
Mother warns of precautions and communication needed to prevent tragedies like her daughter’s.
A LEAP into an Allergic Culture Change
If you felt a sense of trepidation after reading the results of the new LEAP-On follow-up study, you’re not alone.… Read more »
Peanut Dust Lingers on Airplane Tray Tables, Restaurant Surfaces
Exposure comes from touching surfaces and then accidentally ingesting peanut, researchers say.
Teen Food Allergy Tragedies: Why We Must Say – No More
News that 17-year-old Morgan Crutchfield of Staley, North Carolina died of anaphylaxis on October 5, 2015, hit the food allergy… Read more »
Lawsuits in Amarria Johnson Peanut Allergy Death are Settled
Two lawsuits filed by the mother of Amarria Johnson, the 7-year-old Virginia girl who died from eating a single peanut… Read more »
Celiac Linked to Higher Rate of Miscarriage and Premature Birth
A study of pregnancy experiences finds that women with celiac disease are significantly more likely to have a miscarriage or… Read more »
Disney Restaurants Launch New Allergy-Friendly Menus
Long recognized for their allergy accommodations, Walt Disney World and Disneyland, just got even friendlier.
‘Seriously, Celiac’ Campaign Stresses Need for Family Testing
Video goes viral, while program guides the ‘how-tos’ of conversation.