Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

During the summer and fall months, people enjoy outdoor activities. Whether playing sports, camping, gardening or hiking, the ...

In the charming town of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, there’s a historic brewery where the French onion soup isn’t just a menu item—it’s practically a religious experience that will have you contemplating ...

Ticks are a common risk for Pennsylvania outdoorsmen. Statistically, the Keystone State is one of the highest-risk states ...

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City health officials instructed Philadelphia medical providers to check patients for West Nile virus and other ...

New report from Terminix reveals which U.S. states are tick infested and how to prevent exposure to tick borne illnesses.

According to a recent Terminix report, on a list of the “top tick-infested states,” Pennsylvania ranked fourth overall. The ...

Summertime in the Northeast brings many opportunities to be outdoors, but long days spent in backyards, on hiking trails or ...

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 nature. “Huma ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing viral upper respiratory infections. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing cases of swimmer’s ear, ...

For those spending much of their time in the great outdoors this summer, being able to tell poisonous plants in the wild ...