New research from the CDC is exposing surprising new culprits behind a growing meat allergy. The tick menace is even worse ...

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.

Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year ...

Tick season has arrived early in Colorado! Discover why this year’s warm temperatures are changing the game for pet owners ...

The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

Ticks biting humans and dogs this spring have sparked an uptick in ER visits. Here's tips on knowing what ticks look like, and how to remove them.

NewsCenter 5's Maria Stephanos spoke with Dr. Simone Wildes, an Infectious Disease Specialist at South Shore Health, to learn ...

When certain ticks bite humans, they can transfer alpha-gal ... Most AGS cases are reported in areas the lone star tick calls home, such as the southern, midwestern and mid-Atlantic US.

NIH reportedly lost 1,200 workers through firings, resignations, early retirements and similar reductions through Kennedy’s ...

Olivia Abrams is currently a board member with Project Lyme. It's a non-profit providing resources and research for Lyme ...

Mather said that some people who have developed this allergy from a lone star tick bite have had conditions from gastric ...