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

Tick season is no longer just a summer problem. Scientists are raising red flags as ticks spread faster, bite longer, and ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

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

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

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, ...

Insect bites here are generally a nuisance more than a medical concern, but with the tick population on the rise, Lyme ...

It is officially tick season. Although active year-round — even in the winter — this is the time of year when most tick encounters ...

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