Alpha Gal of Maryland

08/11/2026

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/ap-us-news/ap-trump-officials-propose-new-scrutiny-of-food-additives-and-ingredients/

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Monday proposed a rule change that would require food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed or…

08/07/2026

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tick-bite-red-meat-allergy/?fbclid=IwZnRzaATiszFwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMBoeFqlA7VbcKV1381WYhfxNlwnSWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7XqLv3_m_WNiG94I5zpL-b6DpzQ7vIjIH-wkbbwXTAbjX0rttOvhcAnWeDRg_aem_3tloS4hlqP07Qq8lcXbHzQ

Cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that comes from a tick bite, are climbing fast. But why does it only develop in certain people?

08/06/2026

https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/08/05/doctors-refocus-alpha-gal-research-determine-who-gets-red-meat-allergy-why/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAThBaZwZG9mAWZkaWQWUL_zXgDWsbRZ_V0q0arZ4dtzgXqS0WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4vvMgim55X7HpEG7nckPXbVkA4Lh7aNnbAylIzjTK8Bt1JP_q3SGVi-pFZbw_aem_-8l5BhAm4GeMJz9OU_tkFg

As tick populations continue to grow in Virginia, researchers are refocusing their research efforts based on a finding that people with alpha-gal antibodies aren't guaranteed to develop the allergy.

08/04/2026

https://www.dongascience.com/en/news/79225

Nature highlights rising alpha-gal syndrome as climate change expands tick habitats and hosts worldwide

08/04/2026

https://globalhealth.unc.edu/2026/07/new-study-finds-nearly-one-in-four-adults-in-high-risk-states-have-alpha-gal-antibodies-linked-to-tick-borne-meat-allergy/?fbclid=IwRlRTSATen3lwZG9mAWZkaWQWUL1ZcXZM2zRfslyKu8zK8GntJQ27WGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR546PQw0sb3SpTQeJ9lgUlTD4q-en5vApurZxcQudb38Un19Rbfh-M8-Z2DUg_aem__b15xHPyZYKhQo8IOWy-2g

Research highlights widespread sensitization to alpha-gal in areas where lone star ticks are common, while emphasizing the importance of symptom-based diagnosis. Chapel Hill, NC — A new study examining blood donor samples from across the U.S. has found that nearly one in four adults in states with...

08/03/2026

An Important Message from Pill Clarity

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08/02/2026

https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/147/25/2999/569026/Ticks-and-transfusions-a-potentially-fatal-mix?fbclid=IwRlRTSATb7wlwZG9mAWZkaWQWULv2OWDAhyDe6KmaME_p58wDcBdrB2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5XVK6Cd2ulpOyvtjC0qLRNKG-Rl5xNpUXqNFaTaiwq5eHbzXPU9YOYQX8jng_aem_cOSPRxGXkLVEZUy1hZ-uPw

In this issue of Blood, de Chaisemartin et al1 describe their search for galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-Gal)–specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) in a cohort of 5

07/24/2026

https://entomologytoday.org/2026/04/23/alpha-gal-syndrome-ticks-sugar-humans-lost-allergy-found-us/?fbclid=IwZnRzaATQIW9wZG9mAWZkaWQWULIPUyI8cMjd8QKQDTTcq9xZWPw5N2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5KE8lxfa7Cx0KT3Wxt9VyDQFQtDVP1lRaUWW1MlrKdL55z5UIllQZqHZ57Xw_aem_F1P9ccxOGp8HkDpuPHYWbg #:~:text=That%20Found%20Us-,Alpha%2DGal%3A%20The%20Sugar%20Humans%20Lost%2C%20and%20the%20Allergy%20That%20Found%20Us,-April%2023%2C%202026

A new review details the current state of scientific knowledge on alpha-gal syndrome, a severe allergy to red meat and other products containing alpha-gal sugars.

07/19/2026

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🔬 New CDC Study Finds Alpha-Gal Antibodies Are More Common Than Previously Recognized

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a tick-borne condition that can trigger serious allergic reactions to red meat and other products made from mammals.

Researchers tested blood samples from 3,000 donors across 10 states and looked for alpha-gal IgE antibodies—immune system proteins that show the body has become sensitized to alpha-gal. They found:

📍 Five states (Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, and Virginia) had the highest rates of alpha-gal IgE antibodies, with 24% of people testing positive.

📍 Arkansas had the highest rate of positive antibody tests (31.2%), followed by Missouri (26.0%).

📍 States outside the established lone star tick range had much lower rates, including just 1.1% in Washington.

What does this mean?

✔ Many healthy adults had alpha-gal antibodies. A positive antibody test doesn't necessarily mean someone has alpha-gal syndrome, but it does show the immune system has been exposed and sensitized to alpha-gal.

✔ Prevention remains essential. Avoiding tick bites helps reduce the risk of both infectious diseases, such as Lyme disease, and noninfectious conditions like alpha-gal syndrome.

✔ Awareness among healthcare providers is critical. People with unexplained hives, gastrointestinal symptoms, or allergic reactions—especially hours after eating red meat—and a history of tick exposure may benefit from evaluation for AGS.

Learn more about the science:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/75/wr/mm7525a1.htm

Learn about our free CME course to help healthcare providers recognize and manage alpha-gal syndrome:
https://projectlyme.org/two-cme-courses-prepare-health-care-providers-to-help-patients-with-alpha-gal-syndrome/

07/18/2026

https://www.newsweek.com/new-tick-virus-threats-emerge-experts-have-warning-12202649?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaATI7V1wZG9mAWZkaWQWUKxEZJJqi1sBPSMsogQ3EdixcVPnCWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7p0ZoYcGttKBAMoTo7lhAQlNp3nTF6O01_ge55JQP-5e1WOeldCpdONjUkfg_aem_yecPeS63_HJiJkbYuGilnw =1784285534

Ticks are spreading new diseases faster than ever—and one virus family may already be evading our immune system.