AGS occurs when a tick bite causes a person’s immune system to develop an allergic reaction to a sugar molecule found in beef ...

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with an expert who says the number of ticks in the woods this fall has spiked.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 450,000 people in the US have alpha-gal syndrome — a tickborne allergy to red meat — while many others have never heard of the ...

With the rise in Lyme disease cases in the US, it is increasingly important to stay current with the latest treatment recommendations.

Warmer weather and longer tick seasons are fueling a surge in tick-related illnesses across the U.S. Lyme disease remains the ...

There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A rare virus has been found in ticks that are common in the southeastern United States. The Tacaribe virus is a so-called arenavirus. Some of the viruses in ...

Despite dropping temperatures along Michigan’s lakeshore, area veterinarians warn that ticks remain a threat to pets and ...

Ticks are parasites, meaning they live off of a host, and they feed on the blood of people and animals. Ticks find hosts by detecting breath and body odors, or by sensing body heat, moisture and ...

Summer seems to have found its place here in the Poconos! Warm weather, sunshine (and then rain), green trees and welcoming flowers are making those “fun in the sun days” come to life! Wishing all new ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to... Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases ...