Could a tick bite lead to a lifetime meat allergy? New data show nearly one in four in some states may already be at risk.

Alpha-gal syndrome is a strange tick-borne illness that induces an allergy to a specific type of sugar found in red meat.

In 2025, six submissions to the state's tick identification service were determined to be lone star ticks. This year there are already 33.

Sweet, sweet relief is coming your way! These science-backed solutions for itchiness are nothing short of genius.

Lyme disease is common in New England. Learn how to protect yourself from tick bites with these expert tips.

Ticks are active year-round in South Carolina but are most prevalent from April to September. The Lone star tick, common in the state, can cause a red meat allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome. Other ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing a viral stomach bug and allergies this week. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital are seeing rashes, insect bites, impetigo, ...

WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash; you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, ...

Delivra Health Brands Inc. (TSX-V:DHB, OTCQB:DHBUF, FRA:3F0) CEO Gord Davey talked with Proactive about the company's launch of LivRelief Itch Cream, a new product designed to provide relief for ...

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. “We’re currently seeing a wide range of seasonal ...

Health officials are encouraging people to use bug spray and mosquito-control efforts as West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start in over two decades. The Centers for Disease ...