You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your clothes. The fresh-air high fades quickly as you remember the risks -- ticks are ...

WORCESTER ― The number of ticks in Massachusetts is increasing, according to some experts, and that means the risk of catching a serious disease is rising. "Ticks are more active, and they're biting ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

For the first time, researchers at UVA Health in Virginia have recorded a death linked to a meat allergy spread by a tick bite. The findings are detailed in a study appearing in the Journal of Allergy ...

Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on the very meal you just enjoyed. You begin to feel excruciating itchiness, ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, has become more common in the last few years. The condition ...

When temperatures warm earlier, ticks begin questing sooner and mosquitoes complete their life cycles faster.”— Timothy ...

Winter weather and amount of precipitation may have an impact on the tick and mosquito activity during spring and summer ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are rising in the state. Experts recommend preventative measures like using insect repellant and checking for ticks after being outdoors. Prompt tick removal and ...