Alpha-Gal Syndrome Takes Center Stage

A Fort Smith, Arkansas restaurant is pioneering safe dining for those with alpha-gal syndrome—a rare allergy triggered by Lone Star tick bites that causes delayed reactions to mammalian meat. After the owner’s son was diagnosed, the kitchen now uses separate surfaces and trained staff to prevent cross-contamination. With over 3,600 cases reported in Arkansas alone in 2025, awareness is growing—but prevention still hinges on tick avoidance and early diagnosis. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79fd228478151839