Lone star ticks carry mysterious meat allergy trigger The primary culprit behind alpha-gal syndrome, the lone star tick, injects a sugar molecule called galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose into human ...

The lone star tick can cause Alpha-gal Syndrome. The tick essentially transfers a sugar molecule called alpha-gal to your body via the bite, and that molecule can cause allergic reactions to red ...

Rattlesnakes, bison, spiders and ticks are among the deadliest animals in Kansas highlighted in an entry on the WorldAtlas ...

The Seattle Times does not append comment threads to stories from wire services such as the Associated Press, The New York ...

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains how to spot, avoid and remove ticks from yourself during warmer months in Texas.

Tick populations are rising and migrating across the US. Deer ticks are moving north. Long-horned ticks are spreading west.

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat and other products derived from mammals.

“If you live in Manhattan,” Diuk-Wasser said, “most likely you got it by traveling. If you live in Queens or the Bronx, you ...

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...

Ticks are spreading beyond traditional regions experiencing an uptick in milder winters, with experts warning about the rise ...

Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.

The epicenter of Maine's tick problem is the Midcoast, according to researchers. In six years of operation, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension tick lab has tested more than 22,000 ticks ...