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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- 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
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kentucky Derby 2025: Mike Tirico addresses allergic reaction, explains how nut allergy caused him to miss race
The 151st Kentucky Derby went on as planned Saturday, but without one of its most famous voices. NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico was unable to provide coverage of the event due to an allergic reaction. Ahmed Fareed stepped in for Tirico, who later revealed a "significant reaction" to his nut allergy caused him to miss the event. Tirico provided more insight into Saturday's absence during an appearance on "Today" on Monday. "I ate something that had a nut in it and had a nut allergy, causing your throat and your nose all that stuff to kind of clog up and swell. It affects your breathing a little bit, so, wasn't feeling well, couldn't go on with the show" - Mike Tirico on 'Today' — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 5, 2025 Tirico, 58, explained he's dealt with a nut allergy his entire life. Because of that, Tirico said he regularly reads food labels and informs restaurants of the allergy when he goes out to eat. While snacking on foods ahead of the Kentucky Derby, however, Tirico accidentally consumed something that had a nut in it. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Tirico said his nose and throat "clogged up" and swelled. He added that the allergy can affect your breathing as well. Tirico decided he could not perform his duties as a broadcaster due to the reaction. He took an EpiPen shot — a common treatment for people experiencing an allergic reaction — and was seen by EMTs. The treatment worked for Tirico, who said he was feeling better by Saturday evening. May is Food Allergy Awareness Month and roughly 33 million Americans have some type of food allergy. A 2024 study by Food Allergy Research & Education estimates roughly 6.2 million people in the United States are allergic to peanuts and 3.9 million people in the U.S. are allergic to tree nuts. Tirico encouraged others with food allergies to always be curious, read food labels and ask questions about food, especially when they have not prepared it themselves. Tirico is a long-time broadcaster who has called just about every sport. He's the lead play-by-play announcer for "Sunday Night Football" and performs that same role during NBC's coverage of the NBA. He took over as the voice of NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage in 2017.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kentucky Derby 2025: Mike Tirico addresses allergic reaction, explains how nut allergy caused him to miss race
The 151st Kentucky Derby went on as planned Saturday, but without one of its most famous voices. NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico was unable to provide coverage of the event due to an allergic reaction. Ahmed Fareed stepped in for Tirico, who later revealed a "significant reaction" to his nut allergy caused him to miss the event. Tirico provided more insight into Saturday's absence during an appearance on "Today" on Monday. "I ate something that had a nut in it and had a nut allergy, causing your throat and your nose all that stuff to kind of clog up and swell. It affects your breathing a little bit, so, wasn't feeling well, couldn't go on with the show" - Mike Tirico on 'Today' — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 5, 2025 Tirico, 58, explained he's dealt with a nut allergy his entire life. Because of that, Tirico said he regularly reads food labels and informs restaurants of the allergy when he goes out to eat. While snacking on foods ahead of the Kentucky Derby, however, Tirico accidentally consumed something that had a nut in it. Tirico said his nose and throat "clogged up" and swelled. He added that the allergy can affect your breathing as well. Tirico decided he could not perform his duties as a broadcaster due to the reaction. He took an EpiPen shot — a common treatment for people experiencing an allergic reaction — and was seen by EMTs. The treatment worked for Tirico, who said he was feeling better by Saturday evening. May is Food Allergy Awareness Month and roughly 33 million Americans have some type of food allergy. A 2024 study by Food Allergy Research & Education estimates roughly 6.2 million people in the United States are allergic to peanuts and 3.9 million people in the U.S. are allergic to tree nuts. Tirico encouraged others with food allergies to always be curious, read food labels and ask questions about food, especially when they have not prepared it themselves. Tirico is a long-time broadcaster who has called just about every sport. He's the lead play-by-play announcer for "Sunday Night Football" and performs that same role during NBC's coverage of the NBA. He took over as the voice of NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage in 2017.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kentucky Derby 2025: Mike Tirico addresses allergic reaction, explains how nut allergy caused him to miss race
The 151st Kentucky Derby went on as planned Saturday, but without one of its most famous voices. NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico was unable to provide coverage of the event due to an allergic reaction. Ahmed Fareed stepped in for Tirico, who later revealed a "significant reaction" to his nut allergy caused him to miss the event. Tirico provided more insight into Saturday's absence during an appearance on "Today" on Monday. Tirico, 58, explained he's dealt with a nut allergy his entire life. Because of that, Tirico said he regularly reads food labels and informs restaurants of the allergy when he goes out to eat. While snacking on foods ahead of the Kentucky Derby, however, Tirico accidentally consumed something that had a nut in it. Advertisement Tirico said his nose and throat "clogged up" and swelled. He added that the allergy can affect your breathing as well. Tirico decided he could not perform his duties as a broadcaster due to the reaction. He took an EpiPen shot — a common treatment for people experiencing an allergic reaction — and was seen by EMTs. The treatment worked for Tirico, who said he was feeling better by Saturday evening. May is Food Allergy Awareness Month and roughly 33 million Americans have some type of food allergy. A 2024 study by Food Allergy Research & Education estimates roughly 6.2 million people in the United States are allergic to peanuts and 3.9 million people in the U.S. are allergic to tree nuts. Tirico encouraged others with food allergies to always be curious, read food labels and ask questions about food, especially when they have not prepared it themselves. Tirico is a long-time broadcaster who has called just about every sport. He's the lead play-by-play announcer for "Sunday Night Football" and performs that same role during NBC's coverage of the NBA. He took over as the voice of NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage in 2017.
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.
