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: red meat 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 Found to Be Mystery Trigger Behind Many Cases of Anaphylaxis
Allergist Dr. Phillip Lieberman has been tracking anaphylaxis in adults at the University of Tennessee allergy clinic for decades, trying… 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.
7 Oddest Allergies of Summer; Know the Symptoms
Every summer, millions of North Americans experience the greatest hits of the allergy world: pervasive pollens, unexpected bee stings, food… Read more »
Interview on Alpha-Gal Red Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites
Allergists discuss allergies to alpha-gal, a carbohydrate found in red meat.