A MOTHER has issued a stark warning for parents to check ”every fold and crack” on kids after discovering a nasty surprise in ...

The very first thing you want to do after you get bit is wash the bite out with soap and water. This will help remove ...

Milder winters and rainy springs help the parasites thrive in the U.S., and emergency-room visits for bites are up.

When to see a doctor: Most bites and stings improve within a few days, but you should get medical help if You were bitten ...

The number of blacklegged ticks have exploded in the past decade, seemingly getting worse by the year as Canadian seasons get ...

Suki Tipp was diagnosed with indolent systemic mastocytosis, a rare blood disorder that triggers unpredictable and ...

Kelowna resident Jason Ackerman is nearing the end of a long, confusing medical battle after he was bitten by an infected ...

The virus, spread by ticks, can cause a disease that leads to swelling of the brain and permanent health problems in half of severe cases.

A deadly virus, transmitted through tick bites, killed one and hospitalized two others as of June, Wisconsin health officials ...

Grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible using clean fine-tipped tweezers. If fine-tipped tweezers are not ...

With the right preventative care, you can protect your puppy from suffering the health issues that fleas and tick bites cause ...

As cases of the mysterious illness grow, experts warn rising temperatures could lead to the disease spreading in new ...