Oh, Lovely: The Tick That Gives People Meat Allergies Is Spreading
b'First comes the unscratchable itching, and the angry blossoming of hives. Then stomach cramping, and\\u2014for the unluckiest few\\u2014difficulty breathing, passing out, and even death. In the last decade and a half, thousands of previously protein-loving Americans have developed a dangerous allergy to meat. And they all have one thing in common: the lone star tick. Red meat, you might be surprised to know, isn\\u2019t totally sugar-free.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'