Ticks are unwelcome visitors to any backyard. The tiny creatures spread nasty diseases that can seriously harm your health, ...

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 ...

The later ticks are in their life cycle, the larger the animal they choose for their main course. Producers who work with ...

A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, ...

The warm weather sees us venturing into our yards and further afield, but while we enjoy spending time in nature, a few pesky critters are waiting to give us a bite. Ticks are notorious for hiding in ...

The 47-year-old man, who was not identified, had two severe reactions hours after eating beef in the summer of 2024.

Researchers are reporting what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy triggered by tick bites.

Spring in New England brings warmth, blooming flowers and ample outdoor opportunities. Unfortunately, this time of year also marks the beginning of tick season, significantly raising the risk of Lyme ...

At the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease, Valerie the mannequin shows how light-colored clothing makes it easier to identify ticks. There is a tick on the neckline of her t-shirt.