New research from the CDC is exposing surprising new culprits behind a growing meat allergy. The tick menace is even worse ...

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

Ticks biting humans and dogs this spring have sparked an uptick in ER visits. Here's tips on knowing what ticks look like, and how to remove them.

The tick will need to be properly disposed of so it doesn't bite again and the wound area will need to be properly cleaned. Read more: 5 Ways To Make Your Home Garden Repel Ticks And Fleas If you ...

The best way to prevent yourself from developing AGS is to take precautionary measures against tick bites. Use insect repellant. Avoid leaving trails while hiking. Wear long pants and sleeves.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning that a rare red meat allergy is now being ...

But in rare cases a tick bite can cause people to develop an allergy to red meat. This is known as alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), and scientists believe hat most cases are linked to the lone star tick ...

However, "evidence continues to support that in the U.S., most alpha-gal syndrome patients develop the allergy after experiencing a bite from a lone star tick," Dr. Johanna Salzer, a veterinary ...

A bite often appears as a bullseye shape on the skin and it should be treated immediately. If you spot a tick on your body, remove it with tweezers and save it for your doctor to see. A bite from ...