Could a tick bite lead to a lifetime meat allergy? New data show nearly one in four in some states may already be at risk.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Key Takeaways Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a tick-borne disease known to trigger red meat ...

Alpha-gal syndrome is a strange tick-borne illness that induces an allergy to a specific type of sugar found in red meat.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

Ticks are small, and you might not notice when they bite, but the diseases they carry can dramatically harm your health. Each ...

Health experts say acting quickly after a tick bite could help lower the risk of Lyme disease and improve the chances of ...

Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.

In 2025, six submissions to the state's tick identification service were determined to be lone star ticks. This year there ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are surging across the country, and some experts project 2026 will be the worst tick season in a decade. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Mosquitoes are often attracted to some people more than others. Ticks, however, operate differently. Here’s how to avoid getting bitten by either.