Important boost for food allergy research with an additional $3 million federal funding provided. The increased funding will also be used for food allergy school-based initiatives. This Year’s Federal Budget Increases Spending For Food Allergy Research and School Safety Efforts ByDave Bloom -2022/04/07 56 Share This year’s federal budget passed by Congress and signed by President Biden [...]
Research at New York Medical College has discovered a plant compound called formononetin with the potential to reduce the IgE allergic response. The compound is found in foods and herbs including red clover and green beans. Future potential could see formononetin to reduce allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. Thanks to Snack Safely for sharing this information. [...]
What an inspirational idea to have epinephrine auto-injectors available in restaurants in Long Island, New York. Casey Dubofsky and living with food allergies is the major force behind this great initiative! Let's hope this continues leading to all restaurants with epinephrine available. Thanks to Snack Safely for sharing this story. HS Sophomore Launches Non-Profit to [...]
Scientists at Pohang University in Korea have discovered the role of the thymus, a lymphatic gland located in the upper chest, in allergic and anaphylactic reactions. This is a major discovery and should be examined for control, reduction and elimination of reactions to regular food in the allergy population. Thanks to Snack Safely for sharing [...]
Thanks to NNMG Food Allergic Families for sharing this wonderful new ice cream from Chapman's : Cotton Candy Checkerboard! Can't wait to try it! NNMG Food Allergic Families of Ontario, Canada Celia Disipio · Shout out to Chapmans for this new lovely flavor
Great idea to have a translation card made in the language of the country you are travelling to. In this case the English version allergy card has been translated to Spanish to use in Spanish-speaking countries. ***One of the readers said she sound the cards on Etsy! Peanut Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness Trish Venero Eckstine · 3h · Love [...]
Where allergies and drugs are concerned, the test of the reaction to an antibiotic should take place, even if there was no reaction for several uses. The tragic story below relates to a case where an antibiotic was administered without a skin test to determine safety for use. Many thanks to Snack Safely for sharing [...]
Thanks to Living With An Egg Allergy and Sam Smith for sharing this Story relating to food allergies and some kids' reluctance to try it even when they have never tried! I do know that my own three kids refused to eat certain foods with no explanation when younger. All to say, is there a [...]
The sky high unaffordable pricing for the EpiPen from Mylan, now called Viatris has been settled with a $264 Million agreement reached. Claims can be made through EpiPenClassAction.com Viatris — Formerly Mylan — Agrees to $264 Million Settlement to Settle EpiPen Price Gouging Claims ByDave Bloom -2022/03/07 2585 Share Last week, Viatris — the company formerly known [...]
The ability to desensitize a food allergy with an immunotherapy toothpaste is an exciting. We brush our teeth twice a day and the ability to eliminate a food allergy with that simple exercise is amazing. Phase 1 showed positive results from the Omega Trial focusing on peanut allergies. Thanks to Snack Safely for sharing. Food [...]