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.

Getting a bug bite can be a concerning experience, especially if you don't know what type of tiny creature left you with that red, throbbing welt on your skin. Don't panic - most bug bites and stings ...

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, ...

A hike or going on any outdoor adventure can leave you feeling good-exhausted, at peace, and connected to nature. But you might also end up with a less pleasant souvenir: a gnarly bug bite—or ...

A THOUSAND CASES OF EBOLA IN CENTRAL AFRICA. WHILE TAKING THE STING OUT OF BUG BITES EVERY SUMMER. IT’S MORE THAN JUST MOSQUITOES THAT CAN BE REALLY IRRITATING. TRUE THAT EXPLAINS DOCTOR, A ...