There are high hopes that gluten, beyond wheat, will finally be labeled as an allergen in the U.S. Read about the bills, what ...
Food allergy advocates are giving FAA an earful over a proposed rule letting airlines choose to stock epi devices or not.
Megan Lavin’s oldest with multiple food allergies is starting high school. It’s an exciting transition and, when it comes to the allergies, she’s frankly finding it a breeze compared to past school ...
Researchers are confirming alpha-gal syndrome as the cause of death in a 47-year-old New Jersey father. His is the first-known, consumption-related fatality from the syndrome, often called red meat ...
I am a proud mother to three wonderful, now-grown children. The youngest of the three, Brandon, has an unusual medical condition that, sadly, has greatly affected his life. He has a severe, ...
One of the nerve-racking parts of living with severe allergies is having to make the call about if and when an allergic reaction is anaphylaxis. A shot of epinephrine can save a life, but having to ...
As any person with soy allergy will tell you, it seems as though the small legume is in just about everything – and they’re right. Soybeans – which are related to clover, peas and alfalfa – are ...
This article is about “may contain” warnings in the United States. For the Canadian version, click here. Walk down any aisle at the supermarket and you’ll be greeted with labels of warning: “May ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its definition of milk and eggs as major allergens in updated guidance for allergen labeling. The FDA also changes the list of tree nuts that are ...
A life with OAS means only cooked or baked fruit. From this popular archived article, our writer describes how she misses crisp, raw fruit. Cradling a fresh, succulent peach in my hands, I take in its ...
From baked goods, to salad dressings, sauces, international cuisines, cosmetics and more, learn where your family's allergens may hide.