This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, which is caused by a bite from a lone star tick, is on the rise in the United States. The syndrome causes sudden meat and dairy allergies that can be mild to severe and even ...

AQUINNAH — The white flannel flag twisted and rippled in a gentle ocean breeze as Patrick Roden-Reynolds, Martha’s Vineyard’s resident tick expert, dragged it along grass and gnarled undergrowth in ...

Alpha-Gal has gained a ton of attention in recent years, and along with the attention has come a barrage of misinformation and exaggeration. How many people have Alpha-Gal? How many of them have ...

MICHIGAN, USA — As warmer weather arrives, Michiganders spending more time outdoors are being urged to watch for ticks — and the illness they can spread. Wildlife biologist Will Miller spoke with 13 ...

BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — Eliana Russell was on a picnic with her mom, Andrea, at Colt State Park in Bristol on Sunday when she noticed a tick on their bag of food. Andrea quickly scooped the tick up in ...

Concern over lone star ticks — and the meat allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome — are surging in New Jersey, as residents try to understand whether a tick bite automatically puts them at risk. The ...

There has been an increase in the spread of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a tick-borne disease that can cause a serious allergy to red meat. More than 110,000 suspected cases of AGS were identified ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, the tick-borne illness that causes people to develop a serious allergy to meat and dairy, is "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts," the state epidemiologist says. Dr ...

In more than 10 states, laboratories or doctors must notify the state health authorities of each positive test for a marker of the syndrome. By Joseph Goldstein In 2023, federal health authorities ...

If you’re having an unexplained, intense reaction after eating beef or pork, it’s a good idea to seek a blood test. By Joseph Goldstein Alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that begins with a tick ...

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