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Author: Hannah Lank
My Top Food Allergy Pet Peeves: It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
Lately, some food allergy pet peeves have really been getting on my nerves. They are things that, as a person… Read more »
Do Friends Really ‘Get’ Your Food Allergies?
My role as food allergy advocate has been greatly inspired by the late Sabrina Shannon, a food allergy advocate herself,… Read more »
Twitter Jokes About Food Allergy: the Trouble with Disease Disrespect
On Twitter, I’ve been noticing some food allergy ‘jokes’ popping up on my feed. As a young adult, I can… Read more »
Pizza Mishap: Why You Can’t Let Your Guard Down with Food Allergies
College student writes about how one simple assumption she made during a vacation dinner triggered an allergic reaction.
When Non-Allergic People Stand up for Food Allergies, We All Win
There’s nothing like celebrity to draw attention to a medical condition.
The Major Lessons From My 3 Allergic Reactions
College student reflects on her experiences and what she would do differently.
Working as an NYC Barista Opened My Eyes to Food Allergy Risks
Allergic student Hannah Lank on what she learned working as a barista.
You Can Be a ‘Foodie’ with Allergies, But Also Be a Food Detective
Lately my friends have started labeling me a ‘foodie,’ so as you can imagine, I like to dine out. Trying… Read more »
The Consequences of Faking a Food Allergy
People like me don’t get to choose when I’d “like” to have food allergies. So when a friend faked a food allergy, it send a dangerous message.