Safe air travel is a huge concern for the millions who manage food allergies. One thing you don’t want at… Read more »
Author: Gwen Smith
Homeland Security Secretary Noem Suffers Allergic Reaction
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem suffered an allergic reaction on June 17 and was rushed to a… Read more »
The Call to Protect Kids in Childcare from Severe Food Allergy Reactions
A new Collaborative is issuing a call to action for food allergy advocates to join the cause of anaphylaxis preparedness… Read more »
Allergy Tragedy in Rome: Was Restaurant to Blame?
Updated April 17: An American college student on a study trip to Italy has sadly died of a severe anaphylactic… Read more »
Why All the Food Allergy Tragedies? And What Has Got to Change
Trigger warning: this opinion article discusses food allergy tragedies. Post may not be suitable for some. In late 2024 and… Read more »
20-Year-Old Dies of Peanut Allergy – That He Didn’t Know He Had
There has been another food allergy tragedy. This time, neither the 20-year-old Wisconsin man nor his family even knew that… Read more »
Airlines, Allergies Study: Stress, Insensitivity and Big Opportunity
A recently published global study finds flying with food allergies to be a big cause of anxiety. So what’s making… Read more »
Disney Influencer Dies of Severe Allergic Reaction
Updated Dec. 9, 2024 – Dominique Brown, 34, a Disney influencer and co-creator of @Blackgirldisney, has died of an apparent… Read more »
Texas Student’s Allergy Tragedy Shows Need for Menu Ingredients
Texas college student Alison Pickering was just days away from graduation when she suffered anaphylaxis to a restaurant meal. The… Read more »
FARE Launches Boycott of Mars Candy over Snickers Campaign
The allergy nonprofit FARE has launched a consumer boycott of Mars Inc.’s Snickers over its advertising campaign that promotes the… Read more »