Alpha-gal syndrome is spreading in the US. Here’s what to know about the tick-borne illness that can cause fatal red meat ...

This condition, which can trigger a red meat allergy, may affect as many as 1 in 50 people in U.S. ‘hot spots.’ Learn about ...

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their ...

If you’re having an unexplained, intense reaction after eating beef or pork, it’s a good idea to seek a blood test.

Starting April 1, Massachusetts health care providers and labs will be required to alert the state when they encounter cases ...

Alpha-gal syndrome used to be most prevalent in Arkansas, Kentucky and Virginia, but is now being seen in many regions, with ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic condition caused by the Lone Star tick, will become a reportable condition for health care ...

Barnstable County says new state tracking of alpha-gal syndrome diagnoses will identify trends and improve instruction to ...

This study helps answer a central question in ecology, whether and how anthropogenic climate change will alter these diseases ...

The Abington health board found an eye-catching way to get the word out about how easy tick nymphs are to miss. What's a tick ...

State officials warn of alpha-gal, a rare tick-triggered meat allergy. Dr. Todd Ellerin of South Shore Health outlines symptoms, treatment and precautions as tick season gets under way.