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theweek.comtechnology25 days agoUpdated
FDA Approves Xolair for Alpha-Gal Syndrome in 2024
The injectable drug reduces severe reactions in people with the tick-triggered meat allergy. Roughly 450,000 Americans are estimated to have the condition.
flipboard.compolitics41 days ago
Tick Season Begins Earlier Than Prior Years
Public health agencies report higher numbers of tick encounters in several regions this spring. Officials link the increase to warmer temperatures and expanded tick habitats.
focustaiwan.twscience44 days ago
CDC Advises Tick Bite Prevention to Reduce Lyme Disease Risk
The agency states that preventing tick bites remains the primary method to avoid Lyme disease. Guidance covers repellent use, clothing, and yard maintenance for people spending time outdoors.
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nypost.comworld45 days ago
Alpha-Gal Syndrome Cases Rise 100-Fold Since 2013 as Lone Star Tick Habitat Expands North
Alpha-Gal Syndrome, an allergy triggered by tick bites, has increased roughly 100-fold since 2013. The condition causes reactions to mammal products including meat. No evidence links any specific individual to the rise.
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The Boston Globeworld92 days ago
Tick Season Begins in Massachusetts with Slower Start Due to Cool Spring
Ticks in Massachusetts are emerging more slowly this spring due to cooler temperatures, but they remain active from April to August. The blacklegged tick transmits Lyme disease and other illnesses, with around 10,000 cases reported annually. Health officials recommend repellents…