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

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BRITS were today warned of a triple threat of mosquito viruses that have surged across European holiday hotspots. The summer ...

The agency warned travellers to reduce the risk of bites by applying insect repellent, covering their arms and legs and using ...

Bed bugs have made a resurgence in the U.S. due to factors like pesticide resistance and increased travel. Pest control company Orkin ranked the 50 worst cities for bed bugs. Adult bed bugs are ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 ...

Symptoms of the stomach parasite, cyclosporiasis, include stomach pain/cramps, diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloating and fatigue. You may want to think twice before skipping a good wash of your summer ...

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, ...