Some herbal products are being adulterated with plants not listed on the label, including top allergens and gluten.
Food Allergy
Canada’s MDs Take Position on Infant Diet and Food Allergy
A joint position statement declares there is no evidence that delaying the introduction of allergenic foods protects babies against food allergies.
New EoE Test Developed
Dr. Marc Rothenberg Researchers at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have developed a ground breaking diagnostic test for eosinophilic esophagitis, or… Read more »
Kyle Dine Creates Allergic Living Music Video
When Kyle Dine, the talented food allergy musician, approached Allergic Living to write us a jingle and accompanying video, needless… Read more »
Accidental Chef: Allergist Mom Learns to Love Cooking
I was the allergist who barely knew where to find the kitchen, and when my kids developed a long list of allergies, I began to despise food. Then a eureka moment led to a startling discovery: the pure joy in creating flavorful, safe meals for my family.
Study of Advisories: ‘May Contain’ Labels Confuse and Mislead
So-called “may contains”, or advisory labels on packaged foods, are confusing for allergic consumers and can even be dangerous
Risk of Anaphylaxis Now 1 in 50 People
At least 1.6 percent of Americans, and possibly as many as 5.1 percent, have experienced anaphylaxis, according to an extensive study
Peanut Allergy Study With Xolair: Impressive Results
A new pilot study has resulted in subjects being able to tolerate 160 to 400 times more peanut than they could at the study’s outset.
Boy Beats Cancer and Peanut Allergy at Same Time
A 10-year-old boy with leukemia who recently received a bone marrow transplant was cured not only of his cancer, but of his severe peanut allergy too.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: When Food Becomes Foe
EoE is a life-changing diagnosis, affecting many famiilies.