Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself  
Podcast: Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Published On: Tue Jul 21 2026
Description: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices