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.

Mosquito bites are distressingly familiar, but what about all those other mysterious, red, itchy spots that show up in summer ...

A UMass study found that rabbit ticks, which don't typically bite humans, can be carriers for a bacteria similar to the ...

Two common anti-allergy medications can leave you feeling scratchier than ever. The Food and Drug Administration is warning that stopping long-term use of cetirizine and levocetirizine can, in rare ...

Many are itching to get outside as the summer season quickly approaches. But that means people also need to have several ...

Once you’ve clamped onto the tick’s mouthpiece, pull it straight up with steady, even pressure. Then, clean the affected area ...

Use insect repellent • Apply an EPA-registered repellent on exposed skin. Find a repellent product that is right for you. • ...

According to MDHHS, Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common tick-borne disease in ...

Lone star ticks gained their name from the white spot on the back of adult females. They are one of the first tick species to ...

One of the most common diseases ticks can transfer is Lyme disease, Hayes said. The black-legged tick is the primary vector ...

If a tick has bitten you and remains attached ... you may develop itchy red bumps that can persist for several days. Mite bites result in very itchy red lumps on the skin and can sometimes also ...