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

The NHS has issued guidance over a bacterial illness that's especially prevalent between April and July. The infection is ...

Ticks don’t merely insert their horrifying mouthparts into you; they dig their way in via flesh-ripping hooks and then anchor themselves with a proboscis that’s studded with barbs—the little ...

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

The infection is almost exclusively passed to humans through the bite of a parasite, which is crucial to remove quickly ...

Learn essential steps to safely remove a tick from your dog, prevent infections, and ensure your pet's health and comfort.

TWO women were rushed to hospital with a mysterious illness after eating red meat. Neither of them had suffered from food ...

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

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

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

A bacterial infection that's especially prevalent between April and July can spread to the heart in severe cases ...

To remove it, don't use your bare hands — Johns ... Here's what you should know about tick bites and symptoms. You can always call your healthcare provider for guidance about follow-up care ...