Simon Katz. Andrea Mariano. Morgan Crutchfield. Editor Gwen Smith writes that with anaphylaxis taking the lives of three teenagers, we are forced again to make sense of the senseless, and to find a way to say: “No more”. Read her take

Allergic Living considers the lines of communication between parents and teens:

• The Teen Roundtable
Contributor Nicole Smith led a frank discussion, revealing what young people are getting right — and wrong. read more

• Parental Guidance: Getting Through to Teenagers

When it comes to the law and food allergies, the attorneys behind The Allergy Law Project know things can get confusing fast. We honor these 3 incredible women in our Allergy Advocates series – for their invaluable work explaining and advancing allergy rights at school, in restaurants, in custody cases and more. read more

Acquiring four types of ‘good’ bacteria in the first three months of life may hold the key to preventing asthma from developing in children, according to a groundbreaking Canadian study.

“The goal now is to find the protective factors and give them back,” Dr. Stuart Turvey, the research co-leader, told Allergic Living. He encourages parents to let young kids play safely outside and interact with animals, and “not be scared of bacteria.” read more

• How to Renovate Your Diet
Learn about foods that you not only can eat, but that you’ll LOVE to eat. Here’s our guide (complete with recipes) to many delicious dishes that are worth celebrating, from smoothies to chili to tabbouleh. read more

• Celiac Researchers Need You!
Join an NFCA webinar on how patients
can get involved in studies. read more

Mirella’s mom planned a party for her daughter and nine friends to decorate cupcakes at a local desserts spot, hoping for a birthday to remember. But when the bakery business revealed it couldn’t provide allergy-safe ingredients, Mirella dug deep, stayed positive, and celebrated in her own special way. read more

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