The lone star tick can cause Alpha-gal Syndrome. The tick essentially transfers a sugar molecule called alpha-gal to your ...

Mosquito, tick or other insect bite? How to tell the difference and treat them - Experts say informed action can be the ...

There are a few safe ways to dispose of a tick. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations include drowning ...

Tick-borne diseases are the most prevalent vector-borne diseases – those transmitted by living organisms – in the United ...

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense ...

As the summer months bring more time outdoors for activities like camping, hiking, swimming, or even doing yard work, there ...

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

Ticks are out and about with this warm weather, and Lyme disease is a concern along with a bigger threat in the region, ...

Virginia will begin tracking alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne illness that causes red meat allergies, after anecdotal reports ...

While Lyme disease gets the most attention – and affects the most people – there are other tick-borne bacteria and diseases that have also been found spreading in the U.S.

Allergic reactions from alpha-gal syndrome can be as varied as its triggers, ranging from joint pain, tissue swelling, itchy skin, gastrointestinal issues and anaphylaxis.

Before going for a hike or hitting a park this summer, here’s what you need to know about ticks — and the diseases they carry ...