Spencer Wirtheim is an accomplished athlete – he played lacrosse as a mid-fielder while studying at Cornell University. He’s not… Read more »
Managing Allergies
Meet 4 Colleges Taking ‘Allergy-Friendly’ Food to the Next Level
The aroma of chiles simmering with beef, the sizzle of peppers hitting a sauté pan, the sight of vibrantly colored… Read more »
FARE Launches Boycott of Mars Candy over Snickers Campaign
The allergy nonprofit FARE has launched a consumer boycott of Mars Inc.’s Snickers over its advertising campaign that promotes the… Read more »
Video: My Food-Allergic Son’s Speech: ‘It’s OK to Be Different’
Megan Lavin’s straight-A son was asked to give the graduation speech at his elementary school. His topic was “obstacles” –… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: Going Big Box Shopping for Allergy-Safe Finds
Shopping at big box stores can be a great way to stretch your grocery dollars. But with food allergies, are… Read more »
New FAA Act Will Make Airplane Medical Kits Anaphylaxis Ready
Allergic Living has been sounding the alarm for years on the urgent need for Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to update… Read more »
Elijah’s Law in Maryland Hailed; Action Urged in Other States
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Elijah’s Law on April 25, 2024. The law is designed to protect children with food… Read more »
Megan Lavin Video: In Praise of Our Food Allergy Allies
In this video, Megan Lavin praises allergy allies – those friends who go above and beyond to include her family… Read more »
Opinion: The Dark Side of the Relentless Food Allergy ‘Humor’
Anyone who has seen someone they love, or even a stranger, in the throes of anaphylaxis will never forget it.… Read more »
Wheat Allergy Warning: Watch Out for Wheat Starch [Video]
My older son has a severe wheat allergy, among other food allergies. But he’s not sensitive to other gluten-containing grains.… Read more »