AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHeat & bug-bite health: UAMS family medicine doctor in Jonesboro explains why bites itch longer than antihistamines can handle, tying the reaction to mast cells, histamine, and nerve signals. Tick risk rising: Illinois researchers warn tick season may start earlier and last longer as milder winters help ticks survive in more places, including suburban yards. Alpha-gal alert: A CDC study found alpha-gal antibodies in about 1 in 4 adult blood samples in higher-risk states, with Arkansas highest at 31%, linked to tick bites and possible red-meat allergy reactions. West Nile update: CDC reports the U.S. is seeing its earliest West Nile virus season start and the most cases by late June since 2004, with Arkansas among states reporting one case. Arkansas SNAP restrictions: Arkansas moves forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite legal challenges, and the state is rolling out an app to help people identify eligible items. Food safety: Arkansas Department of Health posted recent retail food inspection findings, including thawing temperature issues and labeling problems at a local restaurant. Local health & safety: Arkansas State Police shared fatal crash details in Jonesboro and Conway, plus a Yell County incident where a paramedic shot a combative man.
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