While Lyme disease gets the most attention – and affects the most people – there are other tick-borne bacteria and diseases that have also been found spreading in the U.S.

Tim Friede was feeling particularly down on the day after the September 11 attacks, so he went to his basement and let two of ...

We’d all prefer to avoid tick bites, but if you find yourself dealing with one, there’s no need to worry – they’re often ...

With summer temperatures reaching Central Pennsylvania, emergency rooms are noticing an uptick in ticks. “The seasons are now ...

Kulick: Prevention is the best medicine. Thinking ahead to try to avoid both tick and mosquito issues will pay off in the long run.

"Don't let a tick make you sick." That's the message doctors across the country are spreading after discovering that tick ...

Alpha-Gal Syndrome is a food allergy that arises when your body reacts to Alpha-Gal. Interestingly, this allergy typically ...

Allergic reactions from alpha-gal syndrome can be as varied as its triggers, ranging from joint pain, tissue swelling, itchy skin, gastrointestinal issues and anaphylaxis.

State lawmakers approved a bill this spring to ensure families have access to information about alpha-gal syndrome.

Here’s what you can do to prevent tick bites and avoid getting sick from the bite of a tick. 1.) Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas. Spending time outside walking your dog ...

According to state tick experts, Risa Pesapane, associate professor in ecosystem and wildlife health, and Timothy McDermott, ...

Climate change has also contributed to expanded tick habitats – meaning that different kinds of ticks are found in locations ...