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Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
21 July 2026

Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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Climate change and land use are helping ticks spread into new areas, bringing serious diseases, including one that can trigger an allergy to red meat and dairy. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to protect yourself, while Meg Tirrell reports from one tick hotspot. 

This episode was produced by Leying Tang, Madeleine Thompson, and Andrea Kane.

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum
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