Until now it has been believed that in order for a tick to trigger an allergic immune response to alpha-gal in humans, the tick would need to have recently fed on the alpha-gal-rich blood of a mammal. … read more

Bad news for carnivores in Pennsylvania — the Lone Star tick is here, and one bite may mean an allergy to red meat.Pennsylvania already has the highest rate of Lyme disease cases in the nation, accord … read more

People with a rare red meat allergy may have a higher risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.Researchers found that people with higher levels of a particular antibody in their blood had an increa … read more

We are learning more about the Lone Star Tick as more knowledge is released to the public. We know that the Lone Star Tick is aggressive and will seek out a human or pet as its next meal. We know that … read more