The spread of tick-borne illnesses poses a serious public health challenge. College campuses, where thousands of students and staff are all in one area, can be particularly vulnerable to outbreaks.

The lone star tick has been in the news due to a sharp uptick in cases of alpha-gal syndrome, which can cause a serious ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 450,000 people in the US have alpha-gal syndrome - a ...

Think if you don’t go in the woods you can avoid ticks? Think again. Ticks have now been found in parks, lawns, and they even climb buildings. Ticks are active as long as the temperature is above 39 ...

While working as a youth camp doctor in upstate New York earlier this summer, Dr. Matt Harris noticed he was removing a dozen ticks from campers each day, more than in years prior. Harris, an ...

A dangerous tick-borne disease is spreading across Japan. Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, or SFTS, can cause ...

A survey conducted in 28 US states found that, despite awareness of Lyme disease and a high prevalence of outdoor activities ...

Tick bites are nearly impossible to feel, which is why it's important to check for them after spending time in wooded areas.

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, ...

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, ...