As this summer beckons more people outside, public health officials are recommending the following steps to fight tick bites and their related illnesses.

How to identify bug bites 1. Bees While bees make most people scream, thrash their arms, and run, the ‘lil buzzers aren’t ...

"Don't let a tick make you sick." That's the message doctors across the country are spreading after discovering that tick ...

A doctor from UNM Health discusses why mosquito bites cause itching, potential health risks, and how to prevent them ...

Allergic reactions from alpha-gal syndrome can be as varied as its triggers, ranging from joint pain, tissue swelling, itchy skin, gastrointestinal issues and anaphylaxis.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

A UMass study found that rabbit ticks, which don't typically bite humans, can be carriers for a bacteria similar to the ...

Here’s what you can do to prevent tick bites and avoid getting sick from the bite of a tick. 1.) Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas. Spending time outside walking your dog ...

Protecting yourself from a tick before it attaches to the skin is important and there are ways to help detect ticks before they bite. Wearing light colored clothing allows you to see ticks on your ...

Many are itching to get outside as the summer season quickly approaches. But that means people also need to have several ...

Once you’ve clamped onto the tick’s mouthpiece, pull it straight up with steady, even pressure. Then, clean the affected area ...

Use insect repellent • Apply an EPA-registered repellent on exposed skin. Find a repellent product that is right for you. • ...