From Lyme disease to rare red meat allergies, experts say expanding tick populations are creating new health risks across Canada.

There were more than 110,000 suspected cases of AGS in the U.S. between 2010 and 2022, according to the CDC, though the true number of cases could be as much as 450,000. The syndrome is not a notifiable condition to the agency.

Research suggests the syndrome is not specific to the lone star tick alone. A pair of studies last year found the condition may also be caused by blacklegged ticks…

Spring is finally here, but so are the ticks. With residents reporting a rise in the pests, experts are sharing essential tips on how to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.

A tick protein that inhibits multiple immune signals could lead to better treatments for autoimmune diseases and inflammation. The body’s immune system relies on rapid communication to fight threats. When harmful microbes or foreign substances are detected, it releases chemical signals called chemokines. These act like distress beacons, guiding immune cells to the affected area [...]

Jamie Stevens believes the tick latched onto his son during a recent short hike they did in a grassy area on a bluff near their home.