When families come in for an oral food challenge at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., Dr. Linda Herbert asks… Read more »
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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 »
Boy’s Therapy Journey: From Extreme Allergies to Food Freedom
As a child, Luca Hoang’s allergies to peanuts, walnuts and hazelnuts led to several scary reactions. So when his mom… Read more »
FARE Makes Case for Standardized Food Allergy ‘May Contain’ Label
The nonprofit Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) recently published a three-part research report that looks closely at the food… Read more »
New Girl Scout Cookie ‘May Contain’ Warnings Upset Allergy Families
One of two bakeries that supply Girl Scout cookies has added “may contain” warnings to its products. Jeni Cameron, a… Read more »
Boy Scout Rescued in Wilderness After Severe Food Allergy Reaction
It sounds like every food allergy parent’s fear: a Boy Scout trek into the wilderness goes very wrong when one… Read more »
Mom Sues Summer Camp after Food-Allergic Son Denied Enrollment
The little boy was over the moon. About to graduate from pre-kindergarten in Monmouth County, New Jersey, he and his… Read more »
Life After Alpha-Gal Diagnosis: John Grisham a ‘Pro’ at Diet
The prolific writer says he’s become an old pro at managing a meat-restricted diet.
Jessica Vosk: Broadway Star Lives Her Dream While Navigating Food Allergies
Update: Jessica Vosk ended her acclaimed run in Broadway’s Wicked in May 2019. In December 2024, she will join the… Read more »
Food Allergy and Alcohol: How to Socialize Without Brewing Up Trouble
When partying involves alcohol and you’ve got food allergies, it’s always wise to have a game plan.