Alpha-gal syndrome, the tick bite-related food allergy, is on the rise. New U.S. health data shows the condition may affect… Read more »
Tag: alpha-gal allergy
FDA Approves ‘GalSafe’ Pigs for Food, Medicine for Alpha-Gal Allergy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a line of “GalSafe pigs,” bringing considerable hope to those with alpha-gal… Read more »
Life After Alpha-Gal Diagnosis: John Grisham a ‘Pro’ at Diet
The prolific writer says he’s become an old pro at managing a meat-restricted diet.
Red Meat Allergy: How One Tick Bite Can Upend Your Diet and Your Life
First, Douglas Baker had a severe reaction in which he broke out into full body hives and lost consciousness three… Read more »
Do You Have Red Meat Allergy?
When should I suspect that I’m allergic to alpha-gal?
Tick-Based Red Meat Allergy Linked to Heart Disease
Eating a diet with lots of red meat has long been considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But now… Read more »
Red Meat Allergy: Incidence on Rise, Therapy in Works
Dr. Scott Commins explains how tick-related meat allergy has spread, the role of animal fat in bad reactions, and promising progress toward a treatment.
Interview on Alpha-Gal Red Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites
Allergists discuss allergies to alpha-gal, a carbohydrate found in red meat.
Profile: Author John Grisham’s Food Allergy Mystery
Author John Grisham found himself caught in his own personal thriller, this one a frightening medical mystery.
The Baffling Bite of Beef Allergy
From the Allergic Living archives. It started out as a medical mystery that had meat lovers scratching their bodies and… Read more »