Two cases of alpha-gal syndrome suggest that the lone star tick isn’t the only species in the United States capable of triggering an allergy to red meat.

New research suggests that any tick bites from these three species could leave you with an unexpected allergy to red meat.

Tick bites are increasing alpha-gal meat allergy cases, especially in fragmented suburban and forested landscapes.

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, how to handle bites.

The second case found does not cause disease, but rather an allergy — to red meat. Alpha-gal syndrome is becoming increasingly common in areas where the Lone Star tick, the usual culprit ...

Did you know a tick bite can make you allergic to red meat? If you get bitten by an infected creepy-crawly, you might have to kiss steak, hamburgers, pulled pork or venison goodbye. It's one of ...

Some tick bites can cause Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), making people allergic to red meat and some other mammal products. Three tick species in the U.S. are known to transmit AGS: the lone star tick ...