After a mistake of eating an unsafe candy, our brave girl acted swiftly to save her own life.
Tag: food allergy
Lessons From a Teen Food Allergy Tragedy
Accidental ingestion of her allergen led to Natalie Giorgi’s fatal reaction. Read what two experts have to say about how… Read more »
Food Allergies at School: the Plans, the Laws to Keep Kids Included
Updated July 2025 – Transitioning a child with food allergies into a new school environment is challenging. But with the… Read more »
A Teen’s Story of Allergy Bullying – and Bravery
A 16-year-old with food allergies tells her story of bullying.
Parents Intentionally Feeding Kids Allergens
It appears many parents are intentionally exposing their food-allergic children to their triggers, against medical advice.
Food Allergies May Limit Growth
Children with food allergies have been found to have lower weight and height than their non-allergic counterparts.
Milk Oral Immunotherapy Not Lasting
The staying power of OIT (oral immunotherapy) for milk allergy has been called into question with the results of a 5-year followup of test subjects.
Staying Allergy-Safe Over the Holidays
A food-filled family gathering need not be a minefield for those with allergies. Here are 6 key steps to safe… Read more »
Alarming Lack of Allergy Vigilance With Babies: Study
Researchers have found a high rate of allergic reactions in infants, with some being babies being “knowingly” fed an allergen.
To My Brave Celiac Friend on Mother’s Day
One woman’s story proves how much life comes down to perspective.