A bite from the lone star tick, often found in East Tennessee, can cause someone to develop alpha-gal syndrome — effectively ...

Alicia Tucker suffers from alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a type of allergy that is passed to humans via a single, tiny vector: ...

The bill would add alpha-gal syndrome to the Tennessee Department of Health's list of reportable conditions and diseases.

Later, itchy rashes started down Karney’s arms ... and that is also contributing to new populations at risk for Alpha-gal ...

A Tennessee bill aims to track alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy to red meat that affects thousands in the state.

Alpha-gal syndrome is mostly linked with the bite of ... AGS can cause a range of symptoms: mild ones like a rash or hives, or more severe ones such as difficulty breathing, and even anaphylaxis ...

The allergy, known as alpha-gal syndrome, affects hundreds of thousands of Americans and is particularly prevalent in the southeastern United States, where ticks thrive due to the warm ...

"Alpha-gal Syndrome is a complex condition that disrupts daily life for those affected, and understanding its mechanisms is key to addressing the impact," said Jessica Grossman, MD, CEO of IgGenix.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Republican state lawmaker proposed a bill aimed at helping healthcare providers better respond to cases of alpha-gal syndrome — a condition usually caused by a tick bite ...

marking an advancement in the understanding of Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), also known as red meat allergy. "Alpha-gal Syndrome is a complex condition that disrupts daily life for those affected ...