-
FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions.
-
Aspiring ‘world-class' dancer from NYC identified as customer in Stew Leonard's cookie death
The New York woman who died after eating mislabeled cookies from Stew Leonard’s in Connecticut has been identified as a 25-year-old from the UK who moved to the city to pursue her dream career as a world-class dancer, her family’s lawyers said in a statement. Órla Baxendale “tragically” died Jan. 11 of anaphylactic shock resulting from a severe allergic...
-
New York resident dies after eating mislabeled cookies from Connecticut Stew Leonard's location
Stew Leonard’s and Cookies United are responding to the death of a man in his 20’s from New York in connection with a ‘mislabeled’ package of cookies that did not list peanuts as an ingredient.
-
Children with food allergies may get relief with new treatment
An injectable drug already approved for asthma and chronic hives protects against bad reactions to peanuts, eggs, milk, and other foods, early analysis shows.
-
FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research
The move came as a surprise: In May, an FDA advisory committee voted to recommend approval of the drug for children and adults.
-
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' 8-month-old son Bronze rushed to hospital after allergic reaction
Brittany Mahomes shared that her and Patrick Mahomes’ 8-month-old son Bronze recently had a scary trip to the emergency room, which occurred not long after learning he has a severe peanut allergy.
-
Some tick bites can make you allergic to red meat
Alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, is a serious allergic condition that can be caused by a tick bite. Here’s what you need to know.
-
Eczema to hay fever: The ‘allergic march' shows how allergies can progress in kids
A large study confirms that the development of allergies in young children can follow a predictable path, giving doctors and parents a clue about what’s to come.
-
Dylan Dreyer Reveals Son Calvin, 6, Has Celiac Disease: ‘He Was Just in Constant Pain'
“I want him to still be able to enjoy food and not just settle for something,” she says. “There’s a lot of recipes that just don’t have gluten.”
-
A Skin Patch to Treat Peanut Allergies? Study in Toddlers Shows Promise
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
-
Long Island School Didn't Recognize Teen's Allergic Reaction, Instead Questioned Her About Drugs
A 17-year-old at her junior prom suffered a serious allergic reaction to a cookie she didn’t know contained nuts. But the school nurse thought she was on drugs, and did not immediately administer an EpiPen shot, her family said. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
-
Allergies in the Sky: Airlines Are Pressed to Treat Severe Reactions
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering updates to emergency kits that would require airlines to carry on board EpiPens, pediatric doses of antihistamines and medicine to reverse opioid overdoses.
-
NY School Accuses Girl of Drugs Amid Severe Allergy Attack at Prom
A 17-year-old Long Island girl went into anaphylactic shock at her junior prom last week, and her father is blasting the school for allowing potentially critical time to elapse as officials allegedly accused her of using drugs, the family says.
-
Long Island Girl Accused of Doing Drugs Amid Severe Allergy Attack at Prom: Family
A 17-year-old Long Island girl went into anaphylactic shock at her junior prom last week, and her father is blasting the school for allowing potentially critical time to elapse as officials allegedly accused her of using drugs, the family says. Arianna Varghese, who has severe tree nut and peanut allergies, was at Half Hollows Hills High School West for the…
-
Adults Are Getting Allergies for the First Time. Thanks, Climate Change.
A ‘pollen storm’ and longer allergy seasons are sending a growing number of adults in search of relief.
-
No, Honey Doesn't Cure Pollen Allergies: How to Treat Allergy Symptoms Naturally at Home
Eating honey may not help with seasonal allergies, but these home remedies, habits and over-the-counter drugs can relieve symptoms during pollen season.
-
‘Allergy Capitals' 2023: These Are the 10 Worst U.S. Cities for Anyone With Pollen Allergies
Residents of certain cities may be sneezing and coughing more than others this allergy season.
-
The No. 1 Thing to Know Before Using a Neti Pot — and More Safety Tips, From an Allergist
Allergy season is here, and you may be turning to nasal saline irrigation for relief. Here are quick tips for doing so safely, from a doctor.
-
Here's Why You Should Start Taking Seasonal Allergy Meds Sooner Than You Think
Don’t wait until spring to get the upper hand on your allergy symptoms
-
FDA Adds Sesame to List of Major Allergens That Must Be Declared on Food Labels
More than 1.6 million people in the U.S. are allergic to sesame, some so severe that they need injections of epinephrine, a drug used to treat life-threatening reactions