Red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome, was first reported in 2009 and is still relatively rare but is on the rise.

Terminix has released a report of the Top 25 states with the most ticks. Can a bite make you sick? Here's what you need to know to stay safe, healthy ...

In the compact backyards of Staten Island, Maria Diuk-Wasser was surprised by what she saw. Ticks—and lots of them—nestled in wood piles, between leaves, and underneath bird feeders. It was more than ...

Fleas and ticks can be a major problem for pet owners in the summer, leading to various health problems for furry friends.

Ticks and the diseases they carry are only becoming more common. But new treatments and vaccines might not be too far off.

One story explains what to do if a copperhead bites your dog, including symptoms to watch for and why leashing your pet ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bravecto Quantum, a novel injectable treatment offering dogs up to 12 months of protection against fleas and ticks with a single dose.

“Ohio is on the front lines really of tick expansion and new ticks here in the eastern half of the United States,” McDermott ...

There’s nothing fancy about tick hunting. When University of Pittsburgh professor Danielle Tufts and her team of public health students go out, they bring just a few things: A white jumpsuit, a pair ...

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

The hotties of summer are on the doorstep, and they begin next week and will remain with us until the middle of August. These are days when humidity rises and ...

While tick populations vary a lot regionally, some Northeastern states including Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are ...