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 »
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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?
Interview on Alpha-Gal Red Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites
Allergists discuss allergies to alpha-gal, a carbohydrate found in red meat.
Virginia Kids Show High Level of Meat Allergy
A unique allergy to red meat, related to tick bites, has been found in a significant
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.