Allergy - Page 2

September 27

Mother of groom slams wedding guest over 'disrespectful' meal choice at reception

A wedding guest with gluten and dairy intolerances faced criticism from a groom's mother after bringing her own food to the reception when the venue couldn't accommodate dietary restrictions.

August 25

Young lawyer dies after routine medical scan triggers fatal allergic reaction

A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.

August 20

Martha’s Vineyard residents forced to go vegan, become ‘social pariahs’ because of bloodsucking insect

Martha's Vineyard residents change their diets after Lone Star tick bites cause alpha-gal syndrome, preventing many from eating red meat and dairy products.

July 31

Coffee choice stirs controversy when allergic child nearly takes a sip: 'Who was supervising her?'

A teenager's hazelnut coffee recently created a controversy when a friend's allergic sister attempts to drink it, prompting discussion about allergen safety and responsibility.

July 29

8 signs that you should leave a restaurant, experts say

Experts reveal eight warning signs that indicate a restaurant may be struggling with quality or culture, including empty dining rooms, poor staff treatment and aggressive upselling tactics.

June 28

Billionaire's death after swallowing bee raises questions about rare cardiac reaction

Cardiologists discuss the rare possibility of bee-related cardiac events after Indian businessman Sunjay Kapur reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack swallowing an insect during a polo match.

June 24

Teen with unnamed condition can't eat any food, baffling doctors worldwide

Finley Ranson, 14, from England, has a rare condition causing his body to react to all food like a virus. He needs lipids to be infused directly into his heart.

June 16

Gummy vitamins sold at major retailers recalled by FDA due to health concerns

The FDA has announced a recall of some vitamin B12 gummy products from various brands nationwide due to a potential peanut allergen, with specific lot numbers identified.

May 23

Popular allergy medications linked to severe withdrawal symptoms, FDA warns

FDA warns of severe itching risk when stopping long-term use of allergy medications cetirizine and levocetirizine, affecting quality of life for some users.

May 20

Man sues Whataburger after unwanted onions allegedly caused allergic reaction

A Texas man has sued Whataburger due to an alleged allergic reaction to onions in his fast-food meal, seeking over $250,000 in damages. Whataburger has denied the claims.