Food Allergy & Beyond- FAAB

02/27/2026

Dr. Zachary Rubin debunks the widespread myth about hypoallergenic dogs. Many believe dogs with 'hair' (think poodles, doodles) instead of 'fur' are safer bets for avoiding allergic misery. But...this is wrong.
• What are the major sources of dog and cat allergens?
• What's the myth's dark side for millions of pets?
Get the facts + learn about treatments and pet-proofing – so you can safely soak up your fur babies' love. Click to read: https://www.allergicliving.com/2025/03/26/dr-rubins-take-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-hypoallergenic-dog/

Zachary Rubin, MD

02/02/2026

The FDA has declined Anaphylm's application for approval, at least at this stage. We know many of you are interested in this under-the-tongue epinephrine film, so read our article for details: https://www.allergicliving.com/2026/02/02/fda-declines-epinephrine-films-approval-calls-for-usability-study/
The FDA's turndown could be more of a delay. The regulator wants further study of real-world usability to show that patients can manage correct placement of the product and opening of the pouch. Aquestive, the manufacturer, expresses confidence it can meet these requirements and resubmit its application by fall.

12/11/2025

https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/game-changing-allergy-rules-when-to-use-epinephrine-and-when-you-can-skip-the-er/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=game-changing-allergy-rules-when-to-use-epinephrine-and-when-you-can-skip-the-er&fbclid=IwZnRzaAOnxpFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeeJ14izM8X3mq5Fe92EMkJSK_m1o5tdSpsl-DTZncSq36psiS8duZcvG87oc_aem_8m4oHiuuD54Tc_ANK7TJAQ

A new international set of guidelines offers the first consensus recommendations to clarify when people with severe allergies should self-administer epinephrine (adrenaline) injections and newly approved non-injectable epinephrine (neffy) and whether they can safely stay home afterwards instead of c...

10/03/2025

summit day 1! I feel so fortunate to be here to learn from some of the best.

10/01/2025

As a food allergy parent, leader, and advocate I am impressed with this book. The fear, anxiety, and impact created by a life with food allergy and allergic disease cannot be overstated. It wakes you in the night as you run to check your child, causes sorrow and fear so deep after a random school drop off you are barely able to park the car before sobbing takes over your body and senses.

Fear can consume us but we each deserve balance. Tamara Hubbard’s book will help. She embraces the subject without judgment and gives a “roadmap” of pitfalls and plans for success. We need not shy away from the truth and impact of food allergy. Let’s cope in a healthy way, filling our lives with dynamic changes and room for growth so our children can become capable adults. I’ve had countless conversations with the allergic disease community this past decade. We each manage allergic disease in our own way but seek community and companionship to improve our lives. We adopt practices that fit and find confidence in what doesn’t. “May Contain Anxiety” is another beautiful example of one of our community stepping up to make a difference and I cannot recommend it enough!

08/15/2025

Online study opportunity for teens 13-17.

04/22/2025

This is promising!

https://medicine.washu.edu/news/researchers-find-intestinal-immune-cell-prevents-food-allergies/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6Xe8SuETXcGDR7SkeDWUvw99ZHpDp5B6HqqDTCPLM13GgNxYPK1rzv4dfknQ_aem_M9kSMbrD08REeDHtzjHwMA

Mouse study reveals innovative strategy to potentially manage allergy risk

02/24/2025

Food allergic patients have better outcomes and fewer adverse effects with omalizumab than oral immunotherapy according to new research being presented at the 2025 AAAAI / WAO Joint Congress.
https://www.aaaai.org/about/news/news/2025/omalizumab

01/15/2025

12/10/2024

Recall alert!

https://www.madegoodfoods.com/pages/recall?srsltid=AfmBOooTN8cKEzB0UaFoYW8jJ8jWYPjkkCKJWmFiz0bZOZnlO758PdLX&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2PvofxdkqcDkP4XNuFVsyJWeEF_dFzVPN-AIbGCyX4EXUA5gsfpctszIo_aem_cc5gTBI09SbpeR2QhmT7wQ

We are voluntarily recalling certain MadeGood granola bars as a precautionary measure due to a potential safety hazard. There is a very small risk that some of our granola bar products made between January and November 2024 may contain a piece of metal. We have addressed the source of the issue and....