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Milk Allergy: 3 Families on Life with One of the Toughest Allergens
It’s called one of the toughest food allergies to manage, since dairy is in everything. Meet 3 families facing the… Read more »
Milk Allergy 101: High Rates in Kids, Strict Avoidance and Future Therapies
The essential facts on milk allergy: from high rates in kids, to strict avoidance, the benefits in baked milk and… Read more »
Starbucks: Sip or Eat at Your Own Risk with Food Allergies
With 32,000 locations, Starbucks is one of the most ubiquitous chains in the world. Found on city streets, suburban malls… 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 »
A New Model of Patient Care for Food Allergy Families
BY KIMBERLEY YATES IN THE first nine years of her life, my daughter Tessa Grosso experienced three nearly fatal allergic… Read more »
When a Child Goes to School with Multiple Food Allergies
As students increasingly have multiple food allergies, we investigate the solutions to a safe, inclusive environment.
Is There a Recommended Age for Introducing Potentially Allergenic Foods to Children?
Q: Is there a recommended age for introducing shellfish and fish to a child with dairy and egg allergies? I’m… Read more »
Twitter Jokes About Food Allergy: the Trouble with Disease Disrespect
On Twitter, I’ve been noticing some food allergy ‘jokes’ popping up on my feed. As a young adult, I can… Read more »
Yes, I Did It! Young People Who Won’t Let Food Allergies Stop Them
Young people prove the point: you really can be empowered, despite severe food allergies. WITH the daily vigilance required to… Read more »