Ticks often leave a small, red bump after they detach from their host. If you have a bug bite, make note if it is: Itchy Red Gets puffy or raised Starts to look like a bruise If you are ...

Tick bites are increasing alpha-gal meat allergy cases, especially in fragmented suburban and forested landscapes.

even tick experts can’t always tell one red mark from another. How can you tell a tick bite from other bug bites? Obviously, ticks aren’t the only bugs that can bite you and leave a mark.

The allergy is known as alpha-gal syndrome, which is also a potentially life-threatening condition. Scientists think that the ...

That bright red comes from something else called carmine. Oh, and it's made from squashed bugs. Squashed female cochineal bugs, to be specific. They're tick-sized critters native to Mesoamerica ...

Ticks have been known to transmit diseases to humans, such as Lyme disease, babesiosis or Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but now a recently discovered red meat allergy could become more common.

Tick bites can cause a rare red meat allergy called alpha-gal syndrome ... Experts say the best way to protect yourself is to prevent tick bites: Use bug spray containing DEET, wear long clothing ...

Did you know a tick bite can make you allergic to red meat? If you get bitten by an ... They also suggest using DEET insect repellent on skin and spraying clothing with permethrin.

It’s nearly peak tick season and bites from the bugs may come with dangerous consequences for meat lovers — and everyone exposed. Three species are associated with a red meat allergy that can ...