My favorite group writing project, hosted by my friend Robert Hruzek of Middle Zone Musings, has come around again. This month's topic is: what I learned from colorful characters. I'm sure we've all got our own definition of colorful characters. In my case, I think of those larger-than-life eccentrics ...

This is a very surprising outcome, given the pressure exerted by the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CAMJ): WestJet has decided to keep small pets in the airplane passenger cabin with their owners, making airplanes unsafe for the severely pet allergic. This decision was made despite the recommendation from the ...

Even if Allerca is still providing these cats (which they may or may not be doing), it seems that the evidence is piling up against the costly felines and their parent company. Not only is the "science" of claims for hypoallergenic status coming under increasing fire, but consumer advocate groups like ...

The White House is yet again home to a four-legged friend. In this case, the Portuguese water dog, Bo, has officially moved into the Presidential quarters, much to the delight of the First Daughters. Apparently, the Portuguese Water Dog is known not just for its allergy status but also for ...

If you are getting ready for Thanksgiving this week, keep in mind that your special group of friends and family could include at least one allergic person! As many as 1 in 6 Americans may suffer from either allergies, asthma or both. So, if you are having 10 people over, ...