Brexit Has Come Down to Beer Glasses
When the British government announced its latest “Brexit dividend” at the start of the year — a return to stamping a tiny crown onto our beer glasses — I was…
A Snapchat Lens For Food Shopping
How might we use augmented reality to help people make better decisions at the grocery store? Would it have changed my behavior this morning to know how much sugar was…
How to Spot the Stages of Anaphylaxis
Many people with allergies experience mild symptoms, like itchy eyes, that are annoying but generally harmless. But some allergic reactions called anaphylaxis can be so severe that they become life-threatening.…
Food allergy linked to lower risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection | VUMC Reporter
by Nancy Humphrey People with food allergies are surprisingly less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, than people without them, a study funded by the…
Madison startup that helps consumers navigate food allergen ‘minefield’ explores new tech horizons | Business News
Emilie Heidemann | Wisconsin State Journal Abigail Barnes has been allergic to peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish for her entire life, and has faced reactions that have hospitalized her six…
COVID news: COVID infection risks, Paxlovid, cases, variants
In this stock photo, registered medical assistant Elaine Lomax handles a nasal swab specimen after it was collected at a drive-through COVID-19 testing site Thursday, April 16, 2020, in St.…
People With Food Allergies Have Lower COVID Risk
People with food allergies have 50% less risk of becoming infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 than people who don’t have food allergies, a National Institutes of Health study…
Food allergies are linked to lower COVID-19 risk, flags study
02 Jun 2022 — A US study suggests that people with physician-diagnosed food allergies are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Without easy access…
USC Hospitality takes a hands-on approach to accommodate student allergies – Annenberg Media
For the roughly 2,000 students on campus with food allergies, finding a place to dine that is allergy-friendly is crucial. “I have had food allergies ever since I can remember,”…
Food intolerance or food allergy?
Food intolerances are common. But many people confuse food intolerance with food allergies. Food allergy A food allergy causes an immune system response that affects several organs within the body.…