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

A tick found on a bird dog in Montana could forewarn of Lyme disease spreading into the state. What's happening? A ...

This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...

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

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

A new study by Fikrig and other researchers, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, uses a powerful ...

Ticks aren't just small insects; they're dangerous parasites that can make your pet very ill. These blood-sucking parasites ...

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

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

St. Joseph County in Indiana has documented more cases of Lyme disease in humans than any other county in the state. It takes 48 hours for a tick to transmit Lyme disease to a human. Ticks can be ...

A cold and snowy winter failed to keep ticks from biting plenty of humans in New York and across the Northeast this March, according to emergency departments tracking illnesses caused by the tiny ...

The CDC confirms that black-legged ticks can trigger red meat allergy in humans expanding concerns beyond lone star ticks ...