Traditionally, the lone star tick was the primary suspect in alpha-gal cases. However, recent studies reveal that other tick species, such as the western blacklegged and blacklegged ticks, may also ...

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the charity, Lyme Disease UK, is urging the public to look out for these dangerous arachnids which may ...

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, ...

Two cases of alpha-gal syndrome suggest that the lone star tick isn’t the only species in the United States capable of triggering an allergy to red meat.

The allergy is known as alpha-gal syndrome, which is also a potentially life-threatening condition. Scientists think that the ...

With temperatures warming up and more people heading outdoors, residents are once again reminded to keep an eye out for ticks ...

What if there's a tick on me? Gently remove it with fine-tipped tweezers, pulling up steadily. Wash your hands, disinfect the bite and watch the area for signs of rash or fever for several weeks ...