ALLERGY AWARENESS

An exciting new study has given researchers a better understanding of how food allergies cause dangerous anaphylactic reactions. This is encouraging news and could lead to better treatments for severe food allergies. Researchers hope it might one day even prevent food-induced anaphylaxis. To understand why the discovery is such a big deal, read on. Researchers from Yale University and Arizona State recently found that the allergic pathway is different for allergens that ent

I just started my junior year of high school, and I’m starting to feel the excitement and pressures that come with knowing college is quickly approaching. I’ve been working to maintain my GPA, prep for the SAT, and compile a list of colleges I want to visit. The thought of leaving home, meeting new people, and living on my own is thrilling. But, if I’m being honest, my excitement sometimes gets swallowed by worry. How will I find a roommate who won’t bring nuts into the room?

Wrong. This is one of the most common allergy misconceptions. For some people, even a little bit of an allergen can be deadly. When it...