Healthbeat reports tick populations are rising in the Northeast, raising tick-borne disease risks. Here’s how to stay safe.

Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying ...

Gal Gal Takes on the World,” based on her own story of getting bitten by a tick, developing mammalian red meat allergy.

“The best place for ticks is your armpits and groin because they are warm, moist, and a good source of blood,” says pest ...

Copperheads also feature an hourglass-shaped pattern on their bodies — from the head down to the tail. When curled up, this ...

There’s nothing fancy about tick hunting. When University of Pittsburgh professor Danielle Tufts and her team of public health students go out, they bring just a few things: A white jumpsuit, a pair ...

Ticks are surging in the DMV, spreading Babesiosis, a dangerous disease. Experts urge caution, early removal, and prevention ...

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A lone star tick found crawling on a visitor in Nelsonville was removed and promptly burned with a lighter while recreating ...