Dr. Scott Commins explains how tick-related meat allergy has spread, the role of animal fat in bad reactions, and promising progress toward a treatment.
Food Allergy
Food Studies Diverge on Need for Skin Testing in Siblings of Allergic Kids
Studies differ on whether to test siblings of kids with food allergy – before introducing an allergenic food.
Special Report: What Sparked the Peanut-Tainted Flour Recalls?
From growing to transportation to handling, an investigation into how peanut wound up in flour
Letter To An Allergic Teenager – From One Who’s Been There
As one who remembers the teen years well, Allie Bahn has a must-read letter to all allergic teens.
OIT Therapy Gets Ready for Prime Time
Peanut oral immunotherapy in a capsule is moving closer to regulatory approval in the United States. The therapy brings hope – not for a cure – but of lives made less vulnerable.
Theater Discrimination Decision Seen as “Wake-up Call” on Allergy as Disability
The U.S. Department of Justice has found that a theater company violated a food-allergic boy’s rights.
Fighting Allergy, Celiac at the Nano Level
Goal is for the nanoparticle and its cargo to fool your immune system into not responding, says microbiologist.
Restaurant Owner Jailed in Allergic Man’s Death, Setting Precedent
Allergic Living speaks to U.K. detective and prosecutor on allergy manslaughter case.
Lessons from a Peanut Kiss Death: Boyfriend Didn’t Know of Allergy
Mother warns of precautions and communication needed to prevent tragedies like her daughter’s.
Panera, Ex-Worker Settle Food Allergy Harassment-on-Job Case
Resolution involves Panera statement to affirm it takes food allergies seriously.