The spread of the lone star tick and alpha-gal syndrome, the red-meat allergy its bite can cause, has alarmed many Americans.

It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise ...

With the temperatures rising and more outdoor activities commencing, there's a tick on the loose that can put an end to your meat eating if you get bitten by it. Health officials at the National ...

Americans who spend time outdoors are increasingly at risk of developing a life-altering food allergy triggered not by what ...

Tina Merritt, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Northwest Arkansas in Bentonville, and one of the pioneers in the study of alpha-gal syndrome. Medscape spoke with her ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, sometimes called red meat allergy or tick bite meat allergy, can have an impact far beyond what’s on ...

Diagnoses of an allergy called alpha-gal syndrome -- which causes debilitating immune system reactions to red meat and certain other animal-derived foods and products -- are increasing in the U.S.

Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on the very meal you just enjoyed. You begin to feel excruciating itchiness, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amanda Allen Hall meticulously plans every meal. She avoids restaurants. Spending time outdoors requires careful consideration — a ...

A largely unknown illness caused by tick bites can cause a life-threatening meat allergy. Here is what you need to know. View on euronews ...