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

This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...

They’re tiny parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, and they can spread dozens of diseases. March 24-30 is Tick Bite ...

Sudden fatigue could also be an early Lyme disease sign. “Fatigue is an early sign that is frequently dismissed and assumed ...

In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.

NewsCenter 5's Maria Stephanos spoke with Dr. Simone Wildes, an Infectious Disease Specialist at South Shore Health, to learn ...

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

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

A rare red meat allergy is reportedly usually associated with a bite from the lone star tick, and may also be caused by other ...

Getting a tick bite can be understandably scary: They're most often discussed in the context of people developing Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can either be easily treated if caught ...

And while no one wants a bug bite, ticks are significantly more threatening than most. While treatable with antibiotics if caught early enough, if it’s left untreated, Lyme disease symptoms can ...