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

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

Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year ...

Ticks also range in color. They can be grayish-white, brown, black, reddish-brown or yellow ... red bump after they detach from their host. If you have a bug bite, make note if it is: Itchy ...

Tiny black bugs that look like poppy seeds could describe a host of household pests, from fleas to ticks to carpet beetles. Learning how to identify the most common potential pests and what ...

A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in ...

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

The CDC confirms that black-legged ticks can trigger red meat allergy in humans expanding concerns beyond lone star ticks ...

This suggests that other types of ticks, like the black-legged tick (also called deer ... People should use bug spray containing DEET, wear long clothing, and check their body for ticks after ...