Lynne McCormack moved to Chilmark last year and enjoys working at the public library in the small town on Martha’s Vineyard.

About 110,000 cases of alpha-gal syndrome - caused by lone star tick bites - were reported in the U.S. But up to 340K other cases went unreported.

Learn how to spot a lone star tick, what diseases it can transmit, and what to do if you get bitten.

Tick bites are common, and with the rising incidences of Lyme disease, engorged ticks are a concern. However, not all ticks ...

This summer's May and June spikes in tick bites are the largest for at least five years in the Northeast, according to data ...

Lone star ticks don’t spread Lyme disease, but they can transmit other serious diseases and are linked to a mysterious meat allergy. And the threat is growing.

Ticks live in North Carolina year-round, and can transmit serious illnesses such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky ...

The aggressive lone star tick, known for its bite that can cause red meat allergy and other serious viruses, is spreading to different areas across the United States, a recent study found.

While lone star ticks are the main spreaders of alpha-gal syndrome, other species of ticks spread Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Tularemia, and more.

The lone star tick spreads ehrlichiosis, tularemia, Bourbon virus and southern tick-associated rash illness. The tick also transmits alpha-gal syndrome.

The lone star tick, mostly native to the Southeast portion of the United States, was first discovered in 2017. It was found in Fairfield and New London counties in 2019.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose.