The lone star tick along with the alpha-gal syndrome seems to be spreading in the U.S. Now there's been the first reported ...

HPJ Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer explains AGS, otherwise known as "red meat allergy" and how to protect yourself from ...

Emergency rooms across the country are seeing a spike in tick bite cases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. July has already seen the highest number of ...

The New Jersey man, unaware he had contracted the meat allergy, died hours after eating a hamburger at a barbecue.

You undoubtedly know someone who has to avoid certain foods – peanuts, eggs or chocolate, perhaps – due to an allergy. But did you know that if you get bitten by certain ticks, you could develop an ...

While Lyme disease often comes to mind when considering dangerous tick bites, a lesser-known but severe threat, Alpha-gal ...

According to the CDC, ER visits related to tick bites are on the rise this year. Dr. Stephen Rich, microbiology professor at the University of Massachusetts and TickReport Founder, explains the risks ...

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 bites ...

Climate change and increased outdoor activities are contributing to a rise in tick bites and related ER visits, as ticks thrive in warmer conditions and increased human-nature interactions. Ticks can ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a ...

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...