Barnstable County says new state tracking of alpha-gal syndrome diagnoses will identify trends and improve instruction to ...

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

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Governor Maura Healey on Thursday unveiled a new public health measure aimed at taming a growing public health threat: Alpha-gal syndrome, the red-meat allergy triggered by the bi ...

You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your clothes. The fresh-air high fades quickly as you remember the risks -- ticks are ...

As the weather starts to get warmer, deer ticks start to get active again, and one bad bite could get you a case of Lyme ...

Study shows many ticks carry several infections, increasing health risks and making diagnosis harder after bites.

Ticks are commonly found in grassy or wooded areas and can be brought into homes on pets or clothing. Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and alpha-gal ...

It's that time again.The warmer weather is approaching, which means ticks are making their appearance in the state once again ...

Tick Bite Prevention Week is around the corner. Now is the time to protect pets from tick-borne illnesses that can lead to ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are rising in the state. Experts recommend preventative measures like using insect repellant and checking for ticks after being outdoors. Prompt tick removal and ...