The bite of a common tick in the US can cause an allergy to meat

There are few things that stop the average American from eating meat—and quite a lot. On a per capita basis, Americans eat about 60 pounds (27 kg) of red meat a year, the equivalent of more than one hamburger every other day. But on the way to...

Massachusetts girl is allergic to her boyfriend: haters say it's a sign of infidelity

Massachusetts girl claims to be allergic to her boyfriend because whenever they are together she gets a rash. However, haters argue that this is a sign of infidelity. The New York Post writes about it. A video of her allergies went viral in…

Mate: woman demands couple to cut down their garden because of her son's allergy

This story has caused a lot of controversy. A mother asked a couple who moved to her area to cut down the walnut trees because her son is severely allergic to them. Learn more from the Independent. The issue was raised on the Reddit forum, where she received more…

Many Americans have developed a severe allergy to meat: this is due to the bite of a dangerous type of tick.

An increasing number of American adults are developing unusual allergies to meat and other animal products due to the bites of an aggressive type of tick, reports Insider. People with alpha gala syndrome (AGS) commonly report allergic reactions ranging from hives and stomach problems to…

Rash, itching, allergies: Florida warns of poisonous caterpillars

Florida health officials are warning residents to beware of the colorful furry caterpillars that can be seen outdoors this time of year, according to WFLA. Children playing outdoors may come across a white-spotted moth caterpillar that, when touched, can cause…

Sun allergy: how an American woman survives a rare disease

When, due to a life-threatening allergy to heat, Carrie Schmitt could not get out of bed, she had to quit her job and move to another part of America in search of cooler weather, according to the BBC. This also prompted her to become an artist. Once hot ...

Similarities and differences: how to distinguish a common allergy from coronavirus

Due to the coronavirus lockdown, getting close to nature is now limited to a quick walk around the neighborhood. But it’s worth noting that everything around has begun to bloom—allergy season has arrived. USA Today writes about this. Allergy symptoms will likely get worse over the next two to three...

In California, 11-year-old girl died because of allergy to toothpaste

11-year-old Denise Saldait of West Covina, California, died from an allergic reaction to toothpaste. The girl was allergic to dairy products, but the family had no idea that the dentifrice could contain milk protein that would kill the child. ...

American billed to $ 48 000 for allergy tests

Janet Winston had a rash that didn't go away. An English professor from California has always been sensitive to ingredients in skin creams and cosmetics. This time, the problem was the antifungal cream she was prescribed to treat the rash. But…

In North Carolina, a woman nearly died after ants attack

Donna Kearns from Arddale, North Carolina was cutting tall grass in her yard when she accidentally hit an anthill containing a fire ant. After that, the insects, she said, spread everywhere, hundreds of them stung the woman, causing severe pain, writes ...

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