In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.

Scientists have long thought that only one species of tick found in the United States, the lone star tick, could […] ...

Spring may have only just started showing signs of life in northern parts of the country, but tick season has already begun.

The group of blood-sucking parasites called ticks can spread pathogens like Lyme Disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis.

Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again asking Wisconsin residents to send in ticks they find while working and ...

Activities of ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and more start increasing in the spring. Here are tips for protecting yourself from ...

As warmer weather arrives, so does tick season, increasing the risk of bites that can transmit dangerous tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But there's also a ...

Ticks are harmful to people and pets, and often carry diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), ehrlichiosis and ...

State environmental officials say lone star ticks and long horned ticks were found in Fairfield, New London, Middlesex and New Haven counties in 2024.

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

New cases suggests that other types of ticks, like the black-legged tick and the western black-legged tick, may also cause the condition. HealthDay News — A rare red meat allergy, usually linked ...