Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning that a rare red meat allergy is now being ...

Two Emerging Infectious Diseases studies link bites from black-legged (deer) and western black-legged ticks to potentially ...

This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...

For some people with allergies, a tick bite can cause immediate and intense itching due to the toxins and irritants in tick ...

Discover the rare but severe alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an allergy to red meat connected to tick bites. Learn about its ...

It's a broad range. Finding a tick on your body doesn't necessarily mean you need to run to the doctor, Oller says. "Most (bites) will be itchy for a day or two and can be monitored at home," she ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

Spring is just around the corner, and arriving with the more pleasant weather are those most unpleasant pests: fleas and ...