Studies have linked ticks on six continents to alpha-gal syndrome and its unusual symptoms. An entomologist explains what ...

When a tick carrying alpha-gal bites a person, the immune system may respond by producing antibodies that set off allergic reactions to red meat and other products derived from mammals.These reactions ...

A new law in Illinois will help keep residents informed — and safe — amid the rise of tick-borne illness. House Bill 1754, ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, a growing concern triggered by tick bites, causes allergic reactions to red meat, dairy, and other ...

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.

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 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.

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 ...