Summer is here, and that means ticks are, too. Why it matters: Ticks, which are most active in warmer seasons, transmit Lyme ...

The Ohio Department of Health said 185 cases of Lyme disease have been reported in Hamilton County over the last 25 years.

It’s not just the hiking trail where you need to worry about ticks. These arthropods are now a problem in major cities—and ...

Since 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed 17 cases in the commonwealth, according to the study published in ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The risk of being bitten by a tick in New York City is currently extremely high, researchers at Fordham ...

Optum’s Dr. Jay Berger offers practical guidance to help families enjoy a fun, injury-free summer including tips on sun, surf ...

Leona Maguire told Golfweek she is still dealing with tick bites she received during the U.S. Women's open in Wisconsin last month.

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...

Ticks can be tiny and hard to spot. This is an adult and nymph Ixodes scapularis on an adult’s index finger. CDC Changing forests fueled tick risks. During the 18th and 19th centuries, settlers ...

The tick essentially transfers a sugar molecule called alpha-gal to your body via the bite, and that molecule can cause allergic reactions to red meats and cheese.

DNREC does not currently have the resources to target ticks without hurting other insects, but there are other ways for residents to stay safe and prevent tick bites. A big concern when it comes ...