In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.

The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

If you’ve ever wondered why meats at the supermarket come in different colored packaging, this shopper has an interesting theory. Supermarket meat and seafood are often, unfortunately, packaged ...

New cases of alpha-gal syndrome — a rare but potentially life-threatening illness that makes people violently allergic to red meat — suggest that more tick species may be to blame than ...

Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year ...

New cases suggests that other types of ticks, like the black-legged tick and the western black-legged tick, may also cause the condition. HealthDay News — A rare red meat allergy, usually linked ...