While Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and other celebs embrace the gluten-free diet for weight loss, the truth is: for most… Read more »
Author: Kim Shiffman
The Skinny on: the Gluten-Free Diet and Your Weight
Miserable – that’s how Christine Auman describes the 12 years of her life before her celiac disease diagnosis. She was… Read more »
Protein Links Shrimp and Roach Allergies
Inner-city kids who live in homes where there are cockroaches have significantly higher levels of the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody… Read more »
Sample Letter to Support New School Epinephrine Act
Want schools to have access to stock epinephrine and training to administer it? Send a copy of this letter to your senator and help get this proposed legislation made into law.
Moderate Drinking May Protect Against Asthma
Those who are moderate imbibers of wine and beer may be staving off asthma. But don’t drink too much!
Family Angered by Allergic Daughter’s Death at School
A Quebec coroner lays no blame in the death of a 6-year old who died of asthma attack or food reaction at school.
Jackie Tapes Renew Belief JFK Might Have Had Celiac
Excerpts from newly released audio tapes with Jackie Kennedy fuel the belief that her husband John F. Kennedy suffered symptoms of celiac disease.
Profile: Sports Team Owner Ted Leonsis
Name: Ted Leonsis Job: NBA and NHL team owner, film maker, philanthropist; former Internet executive Allergic to: Peanuts, tree nuts,… Read more »
Air Canada gets Final Food Ruling
The CTA agreed to Air Canada’s request that food can’t be guaranteed nut-free within one of its allergy buffer zones.
FDA seeks input on GF Labeling
The FDA has reopened the comment period for its proposal on gluten-free food labeling and is inviting consumers to comment. Here’s how.