As a baby, Daniel Lubetzky’s son had an allergic reaction to pineapple, and later, birthday cake. “We eventually connected the… Read more »
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The Changemakers: Working Tirelessly for Those with Food Allergies
Let us tell you the stories of the individuals behind three small food allergy nonprofits that are making a big difference.… Read more »
Megan’s Minute: Making Awesome Glazed Maple Cookies
There was a time when every week when I’d grocery shop, I’d get myself a doughnut as a reward. Let’s… Read more »
Anaphylaxis But No Epinephrine: Inside an Epidemic of Hesitation
Anaphylaxis in children has risen in recent years, new research finds. Yet epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions continues to… Read more »
The Big Tennis Trip: My Teen and His Coach Took the Food Allergy Reins
On an overcast October afternoon, tennis coach Les Smith arrived at our New Jersey home to pick up my son… Read more »
Report Implicates Peanut Allergy in Teen’s Death After Intimate Act
In the first report of its kind, a peanut-allergic teen died after experiencing a severe allergic reaction during an intimate… Read more »
Food Allergies’ Link to ARFID, a Serious Eating Disorder
Read about one family’s experience with an extreme form of selective eating called avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). As a… Read more »
Colleges That Go the Distance for Students with Food Allergies
Marissa Burk can often be found sitting in the campus dining hall, chatting with her friends while enjoying a plate… Read more »
Asian Americans the Most Negatively Affected by Food Allergies
Allergies to shellfish, peanuts, pineapple plus some food intolerances made family gatherings and Chinese festival celebrations difficult for Helen Chu.… Read more »
Schools Face Asthma and Food Allergy Challenges During Pandemic
Managing moderate-to-severe asthma and food allergies at school during normal times can be challenging, and COVID-19 is making it more… Read more »