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Studies have linked ticks on six continents to alpha-gal syndrome and its unusual symptoms. An entomologist explains what ...
A tiny tick bite could trigger a lifelong change to your menu. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening ...
Alpha-gal syndrome, a growing concern triggered by tick bites, causes allergic reactions to red meat, dairy, and other ...
People with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) can have an allergic reaction after eating red meat or being exposed to products ...
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The number of suspected Alpha-gal syndrome cases in the U.S. has increased substantially since 2010, and states with established populations of lone star ticks are most affected, experts say.
Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy to a type of sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, which is found within the meat of certain mammals, such as cows, pigs, sheep and deer.
Learn about alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that makes people allergic to red meat. Discover symptoms, causes, and life-changing impacts.
Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially life-threatening allergic condition often caused by the bite of a Lone Star Tick, which are common in Virginia. AGS symptoms happen after eating red meat or ...
Rep. Ed Butler’s bill would add alpha-gal syndrome to Tennessee’s disease list as cases linked to lone star ticks rise, affecting thousands statewide.
Jody Zorsch said she lived with alpha-gal syndrome for around a decade before learning the condition existed. "At least now I knew what was wrong, and I could start changing my diet," she said.
Alpha-gal Syndrome links red meat to severe allergic reactions. Discover symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and the importance ...