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 ...

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

The incidence of alpha-gal syndrome appears to be growing significantly. Patients who are bitten can develop a severe allergy ...

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

I remember the first time I heard about alpha-gal syndrome. It was more than 12 years ago, and I was out to dinner with friends, when one of them said, “Too bad I can’t order any of the steaks.” He ...

Ticks are commonly found in grassy or wooded areas and can be brought into homes on pets or clothing. Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and alpha-gal ...