Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?

Clinical Symptoms General Health

Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…

What is National Nurses’ Week?

Health Policy Women in STEM

National Nurses’ Week runs from May 6 to May 12 to celebrate the work of nurses across the United States.  Nurses’ Day became an “official holiday” in 1982, when then-President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring May 6 to be a “National Recognition Day for Nurses”. The American Nurses’ Association (ANA) expanded the day to Read more…