For years, I have reported on hidden allergens in airline meals, warning that passengers with life-threatening food allergies cannot make… Read more »
Food Allergy
Airline Meals and Allergens: 2 Troubling Reactions to Hidden Nut
The lack of allergy labeling on in-flight meals has taken an alarming turn that I’ve been warning about. A 5-year-old… Read more »
Peanut Allergy Tablet Boosts Tolerance in Study, Heads to Phase 3
A tablet placed under the tongue increased peanut tolerance in about half of allergic children and adults after six months… Read more »
FAA’s Awaited Rule on Epi on Planes: Why the Fine Print Matters
Two years ago, I wrote in Allergic Living about what appeared to be a turning point for passengers at risk… Read more »
ADDE Allergens on Menu Act Takes Effect, Inspiring More States
Addie Lao is thrilled that California’s groundbreaking law for allergen labeling on menus became a reality on July 1, 2026.… Read more »
Elijah’s Law in NY Soon to Require Stock Epi, Training in Childcare
New York lawmakers are working to mandate access to lifesaving epinephrine for the state’s youngest learners and training for their… Read more »
Trial of Peanut Patch in Babies Launches, With Hope for Tolerance
DBV Technologies has launched a clinical trial of its Viaskin Peanut Patch in infants ages 6 to 12 months with… Read more »
Xolair for Food Allergies: the Biosimilars are Coming
Xolair, the first medication shown to help protect from allergic reactions to multiple food allergens, is about to have company.… Read more »
Stock Epi at School: Why Laws are Changing Across the U.S.
About a decade ago, it took a lot of advocacy to achieve state laws allowing stock epinephrine at school in… Read more »
Microneedle Stamp for Peanut Allergy Launches Clinical Trial
A microneedle stamp applied for just minutes a day is being tested as a new way to desensitize adults and… Read more »