Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on ...

Have you ever eaten steak at dinnertime and then developed hives at midnight? As tick season kicks into gear, it’s a good idea to know about a potentially life-threatening food allergy called ...

That molecule is found naturally in ticks and most mammals, but not in humans.

The prime time for ticks is here in the United States, and after an especially active start to the season, experts are urging the public to stay alert and take preventive measures.  Monthly emergency ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the calendar turns to warmer months, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about the lone ...

The Centers for Disease Control is warning the public and physicians about an "emerging public health problem, with potentially severe health impacts that can last a lifetime for some patients.” It is ...

As East Texans enjoy outdoor activities this summer, there’s a spotted tick in the Piney Woods area that could put an end to your summer barbecues if you get bit. It’s called the Lone Star Tick, its ...

BOSTON -- You may just be one tick bite away from never being able to eat a ham sandwich again. The lone star tick is making its way into Massachusetts from the southeastern part of the United States.

It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise ...

Our recent warm weather has reawakened ticks, and one type in particular is becoming more common in the D.C. area: the lone star tick. One bite from this tick, which is easily identified by the white ...