Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy triggered by the saliva of certain ticks. It causes an overreaction of the immune system to ...

Alpha-gal syndrome is a new allergic condition caused by tick bites. The symptoms can be quite severe and it can even be ...

The allergy is known as alpha-gal syndrome, which is also a potentially life-threatening condition. Scientists think that the ...

Two cases of alpha-gal syndrome suggest that the lone star tick isn’t the only species in the United States capable of triggering an allergy to red meat.

The CDC estimates that as many as 450,000 Americans might have been affected. Medical researchers issue urgent health alert ...

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, how to handle bites.

Those with severe reactions may need to carry an epinephrine ... developing AGS is to take precautionary measures against tick bites. Use insect repellant. Avoid leaving trails while hiking.

Alpha-gal syndrome, which comes from being bitten by the lone star tick, can make you allergic to eating red meat and ...

Two additional tick species in the U.S. have been found capable of transmitting red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome.

With temperatures rising, more residents will begin to spend more time outside.While spring is a good time to enjoy the comfortable weather, it also marks the b ...

It’s nearly peak tick season and bites from the bugs may come with ... and lead to a possibly deadly allergic reaction. Previously, it was believed that lone star ticks, which are found east ...