Governor Maura Healey on Thursday unveiled a new public health measure aimed at taming a growing public health threat: Alpha-gal syndrome, the red-meat allergy triggered by the bi ...

Representative Matthew Overcast is a Republican from Ava in the southeastern part of the state. He was elected in November 2024 and represents Douglas, Stone, Taney and Ozark counties, which includes ...

It used to be that Lyme disease was the biggest thing that people had to worry about when it came to tick bites. However, in 2002, alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) reports started coming in. The condition ...

Alpha-Gal syndrome is a tick-borne allergy to a sugar found in red meat. For some livestock producers, it not only affects their health but also their livelihood.

What is Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS)? AGS is a serious allergic condition triggered by a tick bite, causing reactions to alpha-gal, a molecule found in most mammals. Symptoms appear after consuming red ...

PHILADELPHIA — Carrageenan is the second most commonly self-reported allergy by individuals with alpha-gal syndrome, surpassing nearly all other alpha-gal-containing food allergens, according to a ...

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 ...

Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation requiring the state to track alpha-gal syndrome and Lyme disease cases Alpha-gal syndrome causes severe allergic reactions to mammal products, including ...

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, ...