Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

An itchy scalp may be related to your hair-washing schedule, but may stem from various other causes, including skin ...

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

Other early symptoms of Lyme disease mimic what you might experience with the flu: a fever, chills, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. Within the first five to 10 days of Lyme disease infection, ...

Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense ...

Fleas are among the most common — and most frustrating — parasites pet owners face.  At Guardian Animal Medical Center, we ...

Have you seen more ticks than usual lately in Delaware? You're not alone. Here's what's up with the state's tick population ...

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.

He said they started seeing people with tick bites in early April. "It was mainly the lone star tick and lots of itching," he said. "They were coming to our clinics because they were concerned ...