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What to know about Heartland virus, a new tick-borne disease spreading through the Midwest and southern US
The first cases of Heartland virus disease were identified in Missouri in 2009. Since then, cluster…
Andrea Michelson
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Thousands of people are now allergic to meat because of tick bites. An expert says 'this is just the tip of the iceberg.'
The number of cases of alpha-gal syndrome, which causes an allergy to red meat, is rising rapidly a…
Kate Hull
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New tick diseases are emerging across the US and around the world — fueled by climate change — but doctors say they're difficult to diagnose
As technology advances, scientists are able to identify more viruses and bacteria that may be trans…
Andrea Michelson
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A tick bite gave me Alpha-gal syndrome. Now, I'm allergic to meat and its byproducts and only eat 1 meal a day.
A lone star tick bite gave me Alpha-gal syndrome, commonly known for causing a meat allergy. But th…
Maiya Focht
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Map shows which tick-borne disease is most common in your state
Lyme disease is the most common sickness spread by ticks in the northern US, but spotted fevers are…
Andrea Michelson
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5 tick-borne diseases to watch out for this season, and how to avoid them
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the US, but depending on your region, you may…
Andrea Michelson
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Scientists are sending free lab-made bacon to people who developed meat allergies from tick bites to try to understand the odd disorder
Alpha-gal syndrome is a fairly new tick-borne allergy. One lab is sending genetically modified baco…
Andrea Michelson
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Tick bites are making people allergic to meat, and experts say cases are on the rise
A bite from the lone star tick can cause a sudden onset meat allergy, and it's becoming increasingl…
Andrea Michelson
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One bite from this tick could ruin red meat for life
There's still a lot we don't know about how this meat allergy works, but here is the leading theory…
Rob Ludacer,Rob Ludacer
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The ticks that make people allergic to red meat with their bites continue to spread
Much about the Lone Star tick and alpha-gal is a mystery. We know something in the tick's bite caus…
Kevin Loria
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Diseases spread by ticks are on the rise - here's what you are at risk for throughout the US
Between 2004 and 2016, rates of diseases spread by vectors like ticks and mosquitoes tripled, with …
Kevin Loria
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The red meat allergy that's spread by ticks might also be spread by a common itchy pest
In the new study, the authors describe three case reports of patients in North Carolina, Ohio, and …
Kevin Loria
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The tick that makes people allergic to red meat with one bite seems to be spreading
Up to this point, much about the lone star tick and alpha-gal is a mystery. We know something in th…
Kevin Loria
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The CDC posted a disturbing image of ticks on top of a poppyseed muffin, and people are freaked out
If you've been in an outdoorsy spot where there might be ticks, especially in an area known to have…
Kevin Loria
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The tick bites that make people allergic to red meat and dairy may also increase heart disease risk
These ticks can spread an allergy to a sugar compound called alpha-galactose, often referred to as …
Kevin Loria
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The Heat are neutralizing the Celtics' $141 million star with a fundamental scheme
The Miami Heat's zone defense takes away some of what Kemba Walker does best, and the Celtics need …
Scott Davis
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A single tick bite could put you at risk for at least 6 different diseases
6. Powassan virus has been around for a while but has received more attention recently, especially …
Kevin Loria
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Small cities to watch in 2024: Why these 4 underrated locales are drawing movers from big cities
As big cities grow pricier, movers are eyeing these four smaller locales in Nevada, Kansas, Texas, …
Jordan Pandy
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'Sextortion' attacks on the rich and famous are on the rise. Here's how their lawyers discreetly fight back.
For celebrities, sports stars, and CEOs, sexual encounters can lead to threats: pay up, or I'll rui…
Laura Italiano
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11 Staggering Facts About The Texas Economy
That's why the latest dropping oil prices have rattled a few nerves. Although lower gas prices are …