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

Recent data suggests that alpha-gal syndrome—a red meat allergy caused by tick bites—may be more widespread than previously ...

The three most common ticks in New York are the deer (black-legged) tick, the American dog tick and the lone star tick, state health officials said. Meat allergy: Lone star tick bite can cause red ...

In 2024, the Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) to identify the ticks that are found in the state. This information can be used to assess the risk of ...

“The deer tick’s small size and greater likelihood of carrying illnesses like Lyme disease is what makes it critical to perform tick checks after spending time in wooded or brushy areas,” said ...

NIH reportedly lost 1,200 workers through firings, resignations, early retirements and similar reductions through Kennedy’s ...

Activities of ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and more start increasing in the spring. Here are tips for protecting yourself from ...

Pet owners are always very conscientious about any health problems their animals pick up in case it leads to something more ...

Elliotte Rusty Harold/Shutterstock.com American dog ticks are the largest ticks in Virginia. They feed on deer, rabbits, skunks, dogs, and humans, among other animals. They’re most active in the ...