Have you traded the freedom of play for the confines of productivity? That bargain may be costing you more than you realize. According to one expert, unstructured play is one of the easiest ways to boost mental health, relieve stress and reconnect with the nourishing influence of our own inner child. “Everyone benefits from playing,” Cas … Read more
They came for your blood — and stole your burgers. A growing number of Americans are being forced into veganism after contracting a bizarre, tick-borne allergy that turns red meat and dairy into a life-threatening hazard. To make the meatless life a little easier to swallow, PETA is dishing out a plant-based cookbook even the staunchest carnivores … Read more
A teenager’s innocent coffee choice recently sparked an online debate after it nearly exposed a severely allergic child to a nut allergen. In a Reddit post, an 18-year-old wrote that the trouble began after she carried a hazelnut coffee to her friend’s house for a study session. She claimed the drink was only for her — but … Read more
Don’t call her high-maintenance — just highly allergic. A plane passenger’s sky-high list of demands has gone viral after she handed flight attendants a printed “Flight Allergy List” asking for a ban on everything from coffee and cashews to cologne and jet fuel. Yes, jet fuel. The laminated letter — shared on X by user … Read more
A mom suffered a horrific allergic reaction after living in a mold-riddled apartment that was so damp mushrooms started growing on the furniture. Joanna Hayes, 42, and her two-year-old daughter broke out in painful red rashes and blisters they believe are linked to the grim state of their home. They moved into the two-bedroom flat … Read more
Mike Tirico stepped away from his role as NBC’s host for the Kentucky Derby due to an allergic reaction for a nut allergy. Ahmed Fareed filled in for Tirico — who was in his ninth year hosting the Derby for NBC — and revealed during a segment of the broadcast Saturday that Tirico has a … Read more
A woman allergic to fruit and vegetables hasn’t eaten a single green in more than 20 years – and says a bite could kill her. Chloe Raisbeck, 27, was diagnosed with oral allergy syndrome (OAS) – an allergy to any pollen-derived substances – in January 2005 at the age of seven. She first realized something … Read more
An Ohio-based nut company is recalling over 140 cases of honey-roasted peanuts due to the possible presence of an allergen. According to a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notice, the Trophy Nut Company is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s brand 8.25-ounce cans of honey-roasted peanuts because the containers may contain cashews. The nuts were distributed in … Read more
Jeff Ross suffered an unexpected allergic reaction while trying to enjoy some ice cream over the weekend. The comedian and self-described “Roastmaster General” shared photos of himself in a hospital bed with a swollen lip. In the caption, Ross explained he and his band had been at a restaurant in Mill Valley, California, celebrating a performance … Read more
Two types of Texas Pete hot sauces have been recalled in 10 states due to issues connected to bottling and labeling, the T.W. Garner Food Company announced. The company is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. T.W. Garner issued the recall for certain bottles of its Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero … Read more
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