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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
22-Year-Old Dies from Peanut Allergy Days After Graduation: 'Had His Whole Life Ahead of Him'
A 22-year-old has died from a peanut allergy just days after graduating from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in communication studies, per NBC-affiliated station WJAR Timothy "Timmy" Howard suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, his family confirmed, sharing an emotional tribute "We just celebrated his college graduation and he had his whole life ahead of him," Timmy's mom, Patty Howard, wrote on FacebookA 22-year-old's family has shared a heartbreaking tribute after he died from a peanut allergy just days after his graduation. Timothy "Timmy" Howard died on May 24 after suffering a severe anaphylactic reaction, just days after he graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in communication studies, per NBC-affiliated station WJAR. Timmy's mom, Patty Howard, told the outlet, 'A positive, upbeat, kind, quiet soul. He was on the cusp of living his life.' Patty added of her son in a Facebook post on May 25, "We just celebrated his college graduation and he had his whole life ahead of him. Our hearts are broken and we now have joined a club no one wants to be apart of." "Please hug your children a little tighter today, don't sweat the small stuff and spread kindness to this world," she wrote, alongside multiple photos. Timmy's family revealed he had eaten a late-night snack at home that had been contaminated, per WJAR. His father, Tim Howard, said, 'He came in and woke us up and said that he couldn't breathe. At that point, it unfolded very quickly,' the outlet reported. The family administered Timmy's EpiPen and called 911, but it was too late, the station stated. In a Facebook post, Patty confirmed Timmy's college frat brothers had "started a in loving memory fundraiser page to spread education, food allergy awareness and advancing anaphylaxis research and treatment options," sharing a link to the Give A Hand page, which is raising money for the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization. "Timmy was just beginning what promised to be a remarkable journey in life," a description on the page read. "He was driven, kind, and deeply loved by family, friends, and everyone who had the joy of knowing him. He had so much ahead of him, and he approached life with a rare kind of kindness and light." "He truly was one of the good ones—gentle, thoughtful, and full of love for others. His unexpected passing has left a profound void, but we are committed to honoring his memory in a way that brings purpose and change," the post continued. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Loved ones insisted that raising money for FARE, would "help prevent other families from facing similar tragedies, and to make the world safer for those living with life-threatening allergies," saying it's what they believe, "Timmy would have wanted." "It is not goodbye forever it is until we meet again! We will always love our Timmy," Patty concluded in her Facebook post. The page had raised over $25,500 as of Thursday, June 5. PEOPLE has reached out to Patty Howard for a tribute but did not immediately hear back. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FARE Announces Support of the American Center for Cures
Following its Mind Meld Innovation Summit, FARE CEO Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, issues statement of support for bipartisan effort to advance prevention and accelerate cures for major diseases, including food allergy MCLEAN, Va., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) today announces its support for the American Center for Cures, a bipartisan effort to prevent and cure major diseases. Following FARE's inaugural Mind Meld Innovation Summit, which convened leading scientific minds toward a cure for food allergy, CEO Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, underscores the urgency of aligning with national bipartisan efforts to advance prevention and accelerate cures with a statement of support. "As both a clinician and someone living with food allergy, I've seen the impact of a serious, chronic disease on the patient community and their caregivers and loved ones," said Dr. Poblete. "Food allergy is emblematic of a broader crisis where millions of Americans suffer from chronic disease with no cure and in the case of food allergy, few options. That's why bold, bipartisan initiatives like the American Center for Cures are not just timely, they're essential. We need national leadership that creates the opportunity for real solutions for patients." Food allergy is a serious, potentially life-threatening disease of the immune system. Facts and statistics that highlight the breadth and impact of food allergy, illustrating the importance of this concerted effort, include: A growing community of more than 33 million people in the U.S. with food allergy, including nearly 6 million children. Every 10 seconds in the U.S., a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room. More than 170 foods have been reported to cause food allergy reactions in the U.S. A 2011-2012 analysis showed that caring for children with food allergies cost U.S. families nearly $25 billion annually. In CPI-adjusted dollars, this equates to $33 billion in 2024. Research has shown that food allergy has a significant impact on caregivers and families as well. As an example, one study shows that mothers of food-allergic children under age five have significantly higher blood-pressure measurements and report significantly greater levels of psychosocial stress than mothers whose preschool-aged children do not have food allergies. Dr. Poblete continued, "The effects of serious, chronic disease on families and caregivers are far reaching and part of the reason the American Center for Cures' efforts are critical. FARE is proud to support these key objectives." For more information visit and About FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) is the leading nonprofit organization that empowers the food allergy patient across their journey of managing the disease. FARE delivers innovation by focusing on three strategic pillars—advocacy, research, and education. FARE's initiatives accelerate the future of food allergy through effective policies and legislation, novel strategies toward prevention, diagnosis, treatment and a cure, while building awareness and community. To learn more, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Local Italy
28-05-2025
- Local Italy
Italy court overturns ban on self check-ins for holiday rentals
The ban was introduced by Italy's interior ministry on November 18th, abruptly ending popular remote check-in practices for guests and forcing property owners to carry out check-in operations in person. Italy's interior ministry said at the time that the measure sought to 'prevent public order and safety risks in relation to the possible accommodation of dangerous individuals or those linked to criminal or terrorist organisations". The absence of 'in-person identification of guests' meant that properties 'could be occupied by [...] individuals whose identities remain unknown' to police, it added. The ministry ban was followed by a spate of police operations aimed at removing key boxes in cities around the country, with the move sparking anger among the thousands of holidaymakers and property owners relying on self-check-in methods. In a ruling issued on Tuesday, Lazio's Regional Administrative Court (TAR) overturned the previous interior ministry directive, saying that it lacked sufficient legal grounds and placed disproportionate burdens on property owners. 'In-person identification is not, in itself, capable of ensuring public order and security, which is the explicit aim of the circular,' the court said. The ban doesn't have 'adequate justifications for the obligation it imposes,' it added. Italian holiday rental association FARE welcomed Tuesday's ruling, saying that safety concerns 'cannot be used as an excuse to slow down the evolution of the [rental] sector and place undue responsibilities on those who operate within the law". Besides not being justified 'by real needs', the ban 'violated the principles of legality' and placed an 'excessive burden' on the non-hotel accommodation sector, FARE added. Italy's interior minister Matteo Piantedosi hasn't yet commented on the ruling. However, a ministry spokesperson told Italian media that the minister would wait for the court to publish the full list of reasons behind the ruling before deciding whether to appeal to a higher administrative court. Italian media reports said the Lazio court ruling only applied to the national ban enforced on November 18th. Bans on self check-ins introduced by individual municipalities (comuni) around the country wouldn't be affected, meaning any local ordinances would remain in place, they said. Florence Mayor Sara Funaro told La Nazione that the court's verdict wouldn't affect a city-wide ban on key boxes introduced in late February. 'We acknowledge the court's decision, but it doesn't affect our regulations,' she said. 'The ban remains in place.' Following TAR's ruling, however, members of Florence's right-wing opposition urged Funaro to immediately repeal the municipal ban. Marco Stella, head of the Tuscany branch of the Forza Italia party, said the court's decision was 'a definitive blow to the anti-holiday-rental policies put in place by the Florence city administration'. He also called on Funaro 'to immediately scrap the ridiculous and inquisitorial mission' against holiday rentals.
Newsweek
29-04-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Man Sitting Next to Allergic Plane Passenger Eats Nuts—Reason Why Backed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A flight from Hawaii to Florida took an unexpected turn when a man eating mixed nuts became the center of an in-flight dispute, as a nearby passenger explained they had allergies. According to a viral Reddit post on the popular r/AITAH, a woman informed flight attendants that she had a nut allergy and did not want the snack to be served. The airline staff acknowledged her request, and noted that she had only checked a box for "ingestion allergy" in the pre-flight medical form, not specifying that the allergy was airborne. As a result, mixed nuts continued to be handed out to all passengers. The man next to her, who shared his experience on Reddit under the handle JetPlane_88, explained: "The attendants asked her if we needed to make an emergency landing or if she required medical attention. She said no." A file photo of airplane snacks. A file photo of airplane snacks. eurobanks/Getty Images But when the nuts were served, the passenger wasn't happy. "The woman asked me if I could not eat the mixed nuts. Everyone around us had an open plastic cup of mixed nuts. I told her I wasn't sure how my eating them or not would help her in this situation. She said it was just a courtesy," he wrote. To keep the peace, he explained he offered to move to the back of the airplane to eat, and while the woman agreed to the compromise, she later branded him an "a******." This situation spotlights a growing issue in air travel: how to handle food allergies—particularly those that may be airborne—in an enclosed, shared space like an airplane cabin. According to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), 6.2 million Americans are affected by peanut allergies, and nearly 4 million more by tree nuts, while emergency room visits tied to food allergies number in the millions annually. Read more Scientists reveal snack that may slash colon cancer risk Scientists reveal snack that may slash colon cancer risk Thankfully, deaths from nut allergies are rare, but do occur. In a 15-year New York City study between 2000 and 2014, there were 24 food allergy-related deaths, with peanuts implicated in 4 deaths (17 per cent) and tree nuts or seeds in two deaths (8 per cent). Dr Daniel Atkinson is the Clinical Lead at online healthcare company He told Newsweek. "Anaphylactic reactions can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure and the airways to swell and close, so they can be incredibly serious, and life-threatening." Atkinson explained that recent research has found that severe nut allergens are more commonly triggered through ingestion or physical contact than airborne exposure. He explained that there could be a risk to the passenger with the allergy: "In this specific case, the risk of physical contact is there because the passenger eating nuts is sitting next to the passenger, probably in a cramped cabin, who has said they have an allergy - so it's possible a nut could fall onto the person and potentially trigger a reaction, or be transferred from the passengers hand onto a seat or table that the passenger with the allergy unknowingly touches." Internet reacts After the incident, the passenger was prompted to share the story on Reddit to ask if he did handle the situation properly. The post amassed more than 9,000 upvotes since being shared last week, and the results were interesting as the majority sided with him. "You were kind in moving to eat the nuts," one user commented, adding that if the woman's allergy was serious, "why the hell didn't she tell the airline?" Others, especially those with nut allergies themselves, pointed out that more precautions can and should be taken. "I wear a mask on flights... I can have a mild reaction even just from someone eating nearby," another poster said. "People are generally much more aware of severe allergies than they used to be, thanks to campaigns by allergy charities and organizations to raise awareness, but also thanks to research into allergies and better and wider access to health information through the internet. But there's still probably work to be done to help people understand severe allergies better," Atkinson said. He warned that it is important for everyone to be wary of potential allergies, and said there is more that could be done. "For some people, getting on a plane with someone who has a severe allergy may be the first time they learn about what having a severe allergy means. Airlines could potentially include resources on severe allergies in their flight guides and brochures, to explain the needs of people with allergies and what other passengers can do (and not do) to help them," he said. Newsweek reached out to JetPlane_88 via Reddit for comment. We were not able to verify the details of this case.
Axios
05-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Healthy eatery FARE opening in South End this year
FARE, a healthy fast-casual restaurant, will open later this year in South End. Why it matters: This is the third tenant announcement at Queensbridge Collective, one of Charlotte's most anticipated developments, located at the intersection of South Tryon and Morehead streets (1111 S. Tryon). What to expect: FARE will serve breakfast all day, lunch and dinner. Its menu features smoothies, bowls and salads, avocado toast, overnight oats and egg wraps. The 1,500 square foot restaurant will have seats inside and outside along Tryon Street. Between the lines: Chicago-based developer Riverside Investment & Development is leading the Queensbridge Collective project. FARE is a women-owned business and this will be its first location outside of Chicago, according to its website. "We've had a ground-floor view into FARE's Chicago success, and as we talked more with their team, it became clear they are a great fit for our project in Charlotte," Anthony Scacco, president of Riverside Investment and Development, said in a statement. Catch up quick: Night Swim Coffee will open a shop at Queensbridge Collective later this year. Popular Denver steakhouse, Guard and Grace, will open there in mid-2026. The development, which will also include a 35-story office tower, is where Midnight Diner and Uptown Cabaret used to be. The 42-story luxury apartment tower is expected to open later this summer. Queensbridge Collective will be the second tallest residential building in the Carolinas, Axios' Alexandria Sands reported. Charlotte development writers Clayton Sealey and Jason Thomas first reported on FARE's expansion to Charlotte. Go deeper: 7 Charlotte developments to deliver in 2025
