A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about

Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on ...
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First Fatal Case of Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Raises Urgent Awareness

Could a tick bite start a chain reaction of events ending in tragedy hours after a meal? The recent death of a healthy ...
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These blood-sucking parasites are in peak season. How to avoid getting bitten by ticks in Michigan

Ticks, potential carriers of Lyme disease, pose a risk to humans and pets in Michigan's outdoors. Tick season in Michigan typically spans from April to September, with peak activity when temperatures ...

First death linked to red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, researchers say

The 47-year-old man, who was not identified, had two severe reactions hours after eating beef in the summer of 2024.