Allergies

Dandelion Day

Grant Schlager, Minnesota boy, is allergic to cold weather

​It's official -- people these days have allergies to everything.The latest example is little 11-year-old Grant Schlager of Austin, Minnesota. When Grant exposes his body to cold temperatures, he breaks out in hives. Swimming in cold water is basically a no-go. Even the simple pleasure of an icy s ... More >>

35 Twin Cities 8th-graders sickened by black henna tattoo reactions

HeatherBlack henna tattoos are blamed for the allergic reactions of 35 8th-graders.​35 Twin Cities 8th-graders have reported experiencing allergic reactions -- including blisters and lesions -- the Minnesota Department of Health said today. And it suspects the reactions were due to a chemical ... More >>

William's, Blue Door Pub: 5 great peanut dishes (could they soon be allergy free?)

Photo by: Jack Dykinga​ Great news for the 1.3 percent of the population allergic to peanuts: At a recent conference in London, USDA research scientist Soheila Maleki announced that her team is close to developing a hypoallergenic peanut. The scientists discovered that nuts with certain gene ... More >>

U.S. considering ban or limit to peanuts on a plane

Photo by EuroMagic​Peanut allergen nuts rejoice! The folks on Capitol Hill might have heard your nonstop rally cries and done something about it. Peanuts on a plane could be a thing of the past if a current proposal makes it past the Department of Transportation. In February 2009, loyal Northwe ... More >>

Soy-Yer Dough: edible Play-Doh

weglet/flickr​ We recently discussed the great satisfaction that edible crayons would give to millions of people who have always wanted to bite into a real crayon. Now another product, Soy-Yer-Dough, brings more satisfaction--now you can also bite into faux Play-Doh made out of soy.

Dandelion Day Celebration

weglet/flickr​ We recently discussed the great satisfaction that edible crayons would give to millions of people who have always wanted to bite into a real crayon. Now another product, Soy-Yer-Dough, brings more satisfaction--now you can also bite into faux Play-Doh made out of soy.

John Wessling

weglet/flickr​ We recently discussed the great satisfaction that edible crayons would give to millions of people who have always wanted to bite into a real crayon. Now another product, Soy-Yer-Dough, brings more satisfaction--now you can also bite into faux Play-Doh made out of soy.

Dandelion Day Celebration

weglet/flickr​ We recently discussed the great satisfaction that edible crayons would give to millions of people who have always wanted to bite into a real crayon. Now another product, Soy-Yer-Dough, brings more satisfaction--now you can also bite into faux Play-Doh made out of soy.

Peanuts on a plane: Minn. food allergy group disappointed in NWA change

The Food Allergy Support Group of MN spoke out today against Northwest's recent decision to begin serving a peanut snack on airplanes again.

Peanuts on a plane: Deadly snack enrages Northwest passengers

Peanut allergy sufferers have another worry: whether flying Northwest is a death wish. The airline is reinstating their peanut snacks as they continue to merge with Delta and some customers are pretty pissed off.

Gluten-Free Tuesday and Wednesday

Peanut allergy sufferers have another worry: whether flying Northwest is a death wish. The airline is reinstating their peanut snacks as they continue to merge with Delta and some customers are pretty pissed off.

World's Largest Indoor Trick-or-Treat

Peanut allergy sufferers have another worry: whether flying Northwest is a death wish. The airline is reinstating their peanut snacks as they continue to merge with Delta and some customers are pretty pissed off.

Stevie Ray's Improv Company: Improv in the Park

Peanut allergy sufferers have another worry: whether flying Northwest is a death wish. The airline is reinstating their peanut snacks as they continue to merge with Delta and some customers are pretty pissed off.

1850s Holiday PartyArd Godfrey House

Peanut allergy sufferers have another worry: whether flying Northwest is a death wish. The airline is reinstating their peanut snacks as they continue to merge with Delta and some customers are pretty pissed off.

Michael Yonkers cheats death--barely

Peanut allergy sufferers have another worry: whether flying Northwest is a death wish. The airline is reinstating their peanut snacks as they continue to merge with Delta and some customers are pretty pissed off.

Put on That Sweater or Die!

Among Minnesota's most miserable souls this season are a little known group: People allergic to winter

Chiropractic caregivers claim many benefits for kids

Among Minnesota's most miserable souls this season are a little known group: People allergic to winter