Inspired to her sister’s severe food allergies, one Florida teen has lobbied for new state guidelines to educate school staff on everything from symptoms to emergency procedures to food handling to prevent cross-contamination in the cafeteria kitchen.
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Advice on Teens who Resist Carrying Auto-Injectors
Q. My son has tree nut allergy and asthma. He’s 16, starting to date and getting confrontational about not wanting… Read more »
Gluten in Makeup: Debate on Celiac Safety
Doctors say you have to ingest gluten from cosmetics to get symptoms. The question is: does this happen more often than we know?
Cold vs. Allergy: ACAAI’s Checklist
Many people confuse summertime allergy symptoms with those of a common cold.
Lesley U. Decision: A Victory for Allergy, Celiac Access
A landmark lawsuit and settlement mark a significant step in recognizing food allergies as a disability.
BPA Exposure Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids
Researchers have found an association between exposure to BPA and an elevated risk for asthma in young children.
Scientist Discovers Big Clue in Wine Allergy Reactions
Glycoproteins, which have similarities to big allergens like latex, ragweed and kiwi, may be the key culprit behind wine allergies.
Water Purifying Chemical Linked to Food Allergy
Exposure to high levels of a chemical used in chlorinating water may increase the risk of food allergy.
Pollen Allergens Expected to Double in Future
Forecast for 2040: pollen and lots of it, say Rutgers scientists.
Spice Allergy: On the Rise and Difficult to Spot
Allergies to spices are difficult to detect and on the rise, says allergist Sami Bahna.