Never surprise hosts with your dietary requirements. Most people want everyone they invite to enjoy the dinner.
Was Peanut Kiss to Blame? Lessons from Tragedy
The suspected “peanut kiss” death of a Quebec teen and another tragedy provide clues to what goes wrong in fatal… Read more »
Multiple Food Allergies Are on the Rise
This examination of the rise of multiple food allergies is from the Allergic Living archives. It was a week so… Read more »
Reader’s Story: I’m the Girl with Multiple Food Allergies
By Erica Dacunha I’m only 11 years old, but already I’ve dealt with a lot. I am allergic to nuts,… Read more »
Food Allergies: When Treats and Food Take Over the Classroom
Curbing the frequency of fatty, sugary snacks in the classroom benefits all kids, not just those with food allergies.
Bullying Case Grabs Attention
Food allergy bullying is on the rise. With such high stakes, it’s an alarming trend that needs to be stopped.
The Baffling Bite of Beef Allergy
From the Allergic Living archives. It started out as a medical mystery that had meat lovers scratching their bodies and… Read more »
Backlash Boards the Bus: Allergy Protocols Likened to Hysteria
From blogs to the press to esteemed medical journals, those who support anaphylaxis policies in schools are being branded as “hysterical” or “fearful” or even needing to “feel special”. Exceptional anxiety is portrayed as the rule. AL bites into: why critics love to hate food allergy.
Anaphylaxis Often Goes Unrecognized
The failure to recognize anaphylaxis episodes when they occur is becoming an increasingly important issue as these life-threatening reactions become… Read more »
Food Allergy Denial: The Adults Taking Big Risks
This article on adults exhibiting ‘food allergy denial’ is from the Allergic Living Archives. As a magazine writer, Chris Koentges… Read more »