Man dies hours after eating burger as researchers confirm fatal allergy

Fatal allergic reaction to red meat highlights dangerous tick-borne illness. Researchers warn of Alpha-Gal Syndrome risks ...

First death linked to red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, researchers say

The 47-year-old man, who was not identified, had two severe reactions hours after eating beef in the summer of 2024.

What is alpha-gal syndrome? New Jersey man is first known fatality from meat allergy caused by ticks

New cases of alpha-gal syndrome suggest that more tick species may be to blame than initially thought. Now a New Jersey dad ...
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Lone Star threat: the tick that gives way more than it gets

I sat in the car with the window down two months ago as my wife walked into a grocery store. The warm morning sun danced with ...

Alpha-gal death in New Jersey highlights rare tickborne illness that causes meat allergy. What you should know

The death of a New Jersey man from alpha-gal syndrome is drawing renewed attention to a tickborne illness that leads to an ...

An unsuspecting bug bite while I was doing yard work left me with a debilitating neurological disease

René van den Berg of Ontario, Canada, was hospitalized for 11 days after contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne ...

Rare disease causing meat allergy sees ‘explosive rise’ across US: study

A once-rare disease that causes a person to develop a severe allergy to red meat is seeing an “explosive rise” across America ...
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First Fatal Case of Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Raises Urgent Awareness

Could a tick bite start a chain reaction of events ending in tragedy hours after a meal? The recent death of a healthy ...
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Beyond the Bloat: How Two Young Women's Battles with Ovarian Cancer Highlight Critical Lessons for Early Detection and Self-Advocacy

In the complex landscape of women’s health, ovarian cancer often carries a shroud of misconception, frequently labeled a ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

High Fiber Linked to Fewer Bowel Symptoms in CRC Survivors

CRC survivors experience higher rates of long-term bowel dysfunction compared to non-CRC individuals, with symptoms persisting up to five years post-diagnosis. Increased dietary fiber intake is linked ...