Ticks

Tick bite prevention is top of mind for lots of Missourians this summer, but as KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports, there’s one highly fatal tickborne illness that could impact — your cat.

Alpha-gal antibodies in the blood don't necessarily mean a person will develop alpha gal syndrome.

Ticks are emerging earlier and staying active for longer. Experts in the central U.S. advise people to take precautions when spending time outside in wooded or grassy areas.

A Missouri bill that would mandate the counting and tracking of an allergy to mammalian products is headed to the Governor’s Desk.

A Missouri bill that would mandate the counting and tracking of an allergy to mammalian products passed the house Thursday by a wide margin.

MU Extension recently launched a new set of informational guides for Missourians who have been diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome.

Dozens of people impacted by alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy to mammalian products, such as red meat and dairy, rallied at the Missouri capital Tuesday.

Allergic reactions from alpha-gal syndrome can be dangerous to one’s physical health — even deadly. But what impact does the condition have on someone’s mental health? In the final part of KBIA’s news series, “One Small Bite,” KBIA’s Rebecca Smith goes hunting — and talks to those who are trying preserve their identities while also protecting their health.

Managing alpha-gal syndrome can be hard for anyone, but for farmers who are in close contact with mammals — the allergy can be ruinous and, sometimes, life-threatening.

An increasing number of alpha-gal syndrome cases in Missouri means more people are looking for a mammal-free way to eat out. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith brings us the story of some restaurants in the southern part of the state that are adapting their menus.