A once-rare disease that causes a person to develop a severe allergy to red meat is seeing an “explosive rise” across America ...

A once-rare disease that causes a person to develop a severe allergy to red meat is seeing an “explosive rise” across America ...

Life changed dramatically for Ted DeVault of Mexico, Mo., in 2023, when he was diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a serious ...

A Reddit post showing a man’s fingers holding a tick has gone viral, earning more than 40,000 upvotes in less than 24 hours. The parasite, which was pulled off u/9274729373837's dog, caught people’s ...

Ticks are no longer limited to wooded areas or summer months. They are found in parks and residential lawns, and can climb exterior surfaces. As long as air temperatures stay above 39°F, activity can ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - An exotic, invasive tick species has now been documented in Kansas. On Thursday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As fall arrives, outdoor enthusiasts are reminded to stay vigilant about ticks, which remain a concern even in cooler weather. Dr. Janel Gordon, a medical expert, emphasizes the ...

Tennessee is among the states home to the highest number of Lone Star ticks, which can spread a disease that causes a potentially life-threatening allergy to meats like pork, beef and lamb. Tick ...

While most bug bites are harmless, some can make you sick. Insects like mosquitoes, fleas, fire ants, sand flies, and biting midges can transmit bacterial, viral, or parasitic diseases. If you notice ...

Most athletes know the importance of diet when it comes to peak performance; what you eat fuels your training, recovery, and overall health. But what happens when something as small as a tick forces ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest level since 2019, according to the CDC. “It seems that we are seeing more tick bites than usual now,” said Dr. Joseph ...

Martha’s Vineyard (WBZ) — There’s a new medical issue on Martha’s Vineyard, and it’s impacting the way people eat. It’s known as “alpha-gal syndrome,” and is not a tick-borne illness, but rather an ...