A woman who is “allergic to everything” can only eat oatmeal over Christmas and Thanksgiving. Caroline Cray, 25, was diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) — which causes repeated severe allergy symptoms — in May 2018. She first realised something was wrong when she ate an ice cream and went into anaphylactic shock — … Read more
A 50-year-old man was just trying to look younger for his 38-year-old wife when he decided to dye his graying beard — but he ended up suffering a severe allergic reaction that sent him to the hospital. Scott Theodore says he “could have died” after waking up with pus on his pillow, and rather than … Read more
They’ve cracked the case. In new research, UK allergy and aviation medicine specialists dispel the widely held belief that nut allergens spread through airplane ventilation systems. “In fact, food-induced allergic reactions are around 10–100 times less common during flights than ‘on the ground,’” the researchers wrote in their scientific review published Tuesday in the journal Archives … Read more
A gorgeous Thai swimsuit model developed rashes and blisters all over her face and body after she was given antibiotics she was allergic to — three times. “The pain was so bad that I really felt like I was going to die. It was intense. My entire body was burning and sore. There are no words … Read more
A woman has been left in agony due to a rare condition which made her allergic to her own period. Georgina Jelley, 28, was fitted with the contraceptive coil in April 2024 and just three weeks later, started experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction. She suffered itchy and burning eyes, headaches and rashes. Her doctor … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved ARS Pharmaceuticals’ nasal spray as the first needle-free emergency treatment for potentially fatal allergic reactions. The spray, which will be sold under the brand name neffy, is seen as an alternative to EpiPen and other autoinjectors that are filled with epinephrine, a life-saving drug used by people at … Read more
Barbecue is a staple in most Midwestern diets. When paired with a side of potato salad, it becomes a mouth-watering meal. However, for one Kansas man, it nearly cost him his life, all thanks to a tick bite. “I knew something was wrong when I was in the ER in September of this last year,” Brian McCornack told FOX … Read more
A woman’s rare and extensive allergies left her malnourished and able to only eat four types of food — a situation that left healthcare professionals flummoxed for years. Amy Francis-Smith, 32, found herself suddenly suffering from severe allergic reactions to the foods she normally enjoyed — and everyday smells most people don’t even notice — back … Read more
Any meal could be her last supper if she isn’t careful. A Massachusetts woman suffers from a rare chronic illness that makes her allergic to nearly everything — even eating everyday food like rice, bread or mustard could kill her. “I am at the point where my diet is only EleCare (a brand of baby … Read more
A South Carolina woman has been left unable to shower due to a debilitating water allergy, which causes her to experience excruciating itchiness upon contact with H2O. “It’s been difficult to navigate as a young woman,” Loren Montefusco, 22, told Caters News Agency of her condition. The Southerner specifically suffers from aquagenic urticaria, a variant … Read more
She’d rather they not come. Sexual intimacy plays an important role in a relationship, whether it’s romantic, spontaneous or a little risky. But for one woman engaging in any ejaculate inducing acts can lead to a burning sensation that takes the mood from hot to cold right quick. Allison Tennyson, 34, confessed she’s allergic to … Read more
Big lips, bigger lawsuit? A Brazilian woman is considering legal action after claiming she “almost died” from a terrifying allergic reaction to lip filler. Barbara Martiniano, 27, was inspired to undergo the cosmetic procedure after seeing influencers show off their artificially enhanced lips on Instagram. “I didn’t think it was something that could cause any … Read more
Medical experts preach about how water is good for your skin — but for one woman, it has the complete opposite effect. Kimberlee Mills, who goes by @everydaywithkym on social media, revealed she’s allergic to water and how difficult it is to even take a shower. “It’s just one of the most uncomfortable experiences,” Mills confessed … Read more
An 11-year-old dancer has developed a painful skin condition that makes her allergic to her own tears and sweat, and excruciatingly painful to continue her favorite sport. Summah Williams was hospitalized at the end of 2022 after her skin dried out into cracks and became red and inflamed beneath a layer of shedding skin. At … Read more
Here’s some not-so-hot news for fans of hot sauce. The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall on Tuesday for hot sauce products from Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, Inc., of Raleigh, North Carolina, due to “undeclared wheat.” On Jan. 4, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services notified the company that the label does … Read more
An allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock has been named as the official cause of death for Food Network icon Michael Chiarello. A source from the Napa County Coroner’s Office reportedly told TMZ on Wednesday that the celeb chef’s anaphylactic shock then led to a heart attack. The insider said Chiarello was taken to … Read more
A Seoul content creator with extensive allergies joked that she has “37 new ways to die” after recently discovering new foods she’s allergic to. Joanne Fan, 21, shares how she lives her life and travels the world as a highly allergic eczema sufferer, with her 19,000 Instagram and 81,000 TikTok followers. “I grew up with … Read more
A TikTok influencer is sparking concern for not using her EpiPen while experiencing a “life-threatening allergic reaction” — instead, she continued to film. Shivaika Sewlal, 22, has gained hundreds of thousands of social media followers by posting videos sharing how she lives with over 40 allergies, eczema and asthma. She recently went viral with a … Read more
Many people with chronic hives learn to avoid the common triggers that make their condition worse. But what would you do if you were allergic to water? That’s a question that Tessa Hansen-Smith, 25, has to ask herself every day, as she contracts hives after any contact with water. Today, she’s raising awareness about one … Read more
She was but a prick away from death. Ploy Ling, 23, thought she was going to die after she had a severe allergic reaction to an allergy test. “I had a moment where I thought I was going to die because I was shaking and was like, ‘this [isn’t] normal,’” she told Kennedy News. The … Read more