Symptoms of alpha-gal can be mild — diarrhea, cramps and swelling. But more serious symptoms, including anaphylaxis, can also ...

It is officially tick season. Although active year-round — even in the winter — this is the time of year when most tick encounters happen. There are now five types of ticks found in Ohio. The ...

The tick population is “exploding” all across the United States, as spurred by warming temperatures. And Pennsylvania was found to have some of the highest rates of ticks in the country.

Warning: This story might seriously tick you off. Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten every year by tiny, blood-sucking parasites — and 2025 is no different. Emergency room visits for tick ...

Tick numbers are steady, but disease risk is rising Blacklegged tick populations in New England and New York aren’t exploding, but the number of ticks carrying disease-causing pathogens has ...

First and foremost, it is crucial to do all you can to avoid tick bites as this is the best defense against tick-borne diseases. To begin with, it is important to know where to expect ticks.

There is an increasing need for signs such the one seen here at the entrance to a trail at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor, New York, warning of ticks. (Photo by James Carbone/Newsday RM via Getty ...