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

Americans have been issued a warning over two specific species of tick to look out for right now following a surge in the ...

Two additional tick species in the U.S. have been found capable of transmitting red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome.

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

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

Meat allergy: Lone star tick bite can cause red meat allergy. Is it in NY? What the data tells us Only deer ticks carry the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. They can also carry the germs that cause ...

Experts said the more mild winters and prolonged warm periods in Connecticut have created more friendly conditions for tick survival, some carrying serious diseases.

To lower your risk of a tick bite while enjoying nature, dress in long and tight clothing that covers your skin, wear bug ...

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

A majority of the Senate Health Committee voted to insert the provisions of the vaccination exemptions bill into different ...

Lone star ticks, named for a silvery-white star-shaped spot on their backs, are particularly concerning because their bites have been associated with some people developing a red meat allergy ...

Meat allergy: Lone star tick bite can cause red meat allergy. Is it in NY? What the data tells us Only deer ticks carry the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. They can also carry the germs that ...