New cases of alpha-gal syndrome -- a rare but potentially life-threatening illness that makes people violently allergic to red meat -- suggest that more tick species may be to blame than initially ...

Steak and other red meats can trigger an allergic reaction in people with alpha-gal syndrome. Vicushka/Moment via Getty Images Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer ...

After the eleventh doctor couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her, Ashley Courtney broke down sobbing in the shower in May 2021. She had been suffering through frightening heart palpitations, ...

As people with α-gal syndrome seek to boost awareness, researchers are looking to harness the molecule for new therapies ...

(WHTM) — The death of a New Jersey man from alpha-gal syndrome has renewed interest in the red meat allergy triggered by tick bites. Researchers from the University of Virginia said the 47-year-old ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, is a rare yet potentially severe allergic reaction caused by a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, present in most mammalian meat such as beef, pork, and lamb. The allergy is ...

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The Hy-Vee stores in Springfield, Missouri, now labeling alpha-gal safe foods on the shelves. This is a response to the increased need for alpha-gal dietary guidance in their region. Jessica Overcast ...

WASHINGTON — A 47-year-old New Jersey man has become the first documented death from alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, according to a case study published Wednesday in ...