A new autopsy just confirmed the first U.S. death from tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome. Alpha-gal syndrome causes delayed allergic reactions to mammal meat, dairy and some medicines after tick bites.

The cause of the man’s death was previously listed as "unexplained" until researchers tested his blood for alpha-gal ...

A single tick bite can reprogram the immune system and trigger an allergy to red meat, scientifically known as alpha-gal ...

A growing number of Tennesseans are facing a life-altering diagnosis that many have never even heard of: alpha-gal syndrome.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Most of us enjoy a good, juicy burger from time to time. But imagine if eating red meat triggered a severe allergic reaction! At one time, it was very rare reaction and limited to ...

(NEXSTAR) – Researchers with the University of Virginia have identified a deceased 47-year-old pilot from New Jersey as the first documented death caused by alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy acquired ...

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(CNN) - A previously unexplained death of a New Jersey man has led to a medical discovery. The 47-year-old father had collapsed and died in his home unexpectedly in 2024. An autopsy ruled the death as ...

A New Jersey man is believed to be the first to die from a "meat allergy" caused by a tick bite. The otherwise health man died shortly after eating a hamburger. Mom Surprised Her Sister-in-Law Hasn't ...