Ticks are small, and you might not notice when they bite, but the diseases they carry can dramatically harm your health. Each ...

Lone star ticks are becoming more common in Rhode Island and other parts of the Northeast. A bite from a lone star tick can cause a serious red meat allergy, known as alpha-gal syndrome, in some ...

It doesn’t have to be that way.

Summer has its delights — warmer weather, later sunsets and, as a result, the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. But summer also has its dangers, many of them increased by that extra time ...

Ticks generally prefer to hang out in moist, shaded areas, such as leaf litter, tall grass, and ground covers. Keep your grass short, and minimize tall vegetation near your home, especially dense ...

The United States is on track to record its worst tick season in a decade, raising concerns about life-altering and potentially deadly tick-borne illnesses. In April, the Centers for Disease Control ...

Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome are threatening Ohio and Michigan with a one-two punch.

Warmer winter weather has contributed to a potential increase in tick populations for the upcoming summer. Homeowners can reduce ticks by maintaining their yards, using cedar spray, and adding fencing ...

If you like to venture outdoors in Rhode Island, you’re probably already on the lookout for ticks. But these days, not only do you have to worry about black-legged ticks that can carry Lyme disease, ...