At least 1.6 percent of Americans, and possibly as many as 5.1 percent, have experienced anaphylaxis, according to an extensive study
Food Allergy
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.
U.S. Federal ‘Stock Epi’ Bill Signed into Law
The federal School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act was signed into law by the President on November 13.
CDC Food Allergy Guidelines for Schools Across the USA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released the long-awaited school food allergy guidelines.
The Hunt for a Food Allergy Cure: Where Is It Heading?
State of food allergy research in 2013, and the obstacles to overcome.
Prison Allergy Death Sparks $10 Million Lawsuit
The mother of a young man who died of a suspected allergic reaction in a Washington State jail is launching… Read more »
Good Samaritan Saves 2-Year-Old from Allergic Reaction
A good Samaritan helps save a 2-year-old’s life during a roadside reaction.
World’s Oldest Allergist: Active at 101
He once treated Saddam Hussein for allergies: he’s the world’s oldest allergist at 101.
Food Allergy’s Economic Burden on Families: $3,500 a Year
Having a child with a food allergy raises the expenses of an American family by a hefty $3,457 a year, says a groundbreaking national study