International travel exposes millions to skin diseases acquired abroad, with dermatologic disorders ranking as the third most common health problem for returning travellers. Tropical and subtropical ...

Fatal allergic reaction to red meat highlights dangerous tick-borne illness. Researchers warn of Alpha-Gal Syndrome risks ...

A New Jersey man is believed to be the first documented death from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by tick bites ...

Researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed that a New Jersey man died from an "allergic reaction" to meat he ...

Individuals using certain steroid creams to manage their skin conditions should be aware of a seven-day warning from the NHS. Hydrocortisone, a frequently prescribed corticosteroid medication, is used ...

Warmer weather and longer tick seasons are fueling a surge in tick-related illnesses across the U.S. Lyme disease remains the most common infection ...

Seeing your best friend relentlessly scratching without finding any relief is heartbreaking, isn’t it? When your pup is constantly chewing at their paws, shaking their ears, or rubbing against the ...

Chikungunya virus is transmitted by infected mosquitos and mostly causes mild symptoms, though it can cause debilitating joint pain that persists for months or even years in rare cases. A person ...

West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-borne illness in the continental U.S., spreading from infected birds to humans through mosquito bites. While most infected people show no symptoms, about ...

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A Long Island resident tested positive for chikungunya virus, marking New York’s first locally acquired case since 2019, state health officials announced. The CDC issued a travel warning for China, ...