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

Red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome, was first reported in 2009 and is still relatively rare but is on the rise.

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

Ticks and the diseases they carry are only becoming more common. But new treatments and vaccines might not be too far off.

Blacklegged ticks and Lone Star ticks carry diseases in Virginia. They live in the forest leaf litter or in shaded, grassy ...

Tick season has been in full force for the past few weeks, and experts warn that the risk will remain high through the summer ...

Send ticks packing by clearing away their favorite foods and habitats, and adopting repellents and landscaping techniques ...

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.

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

The risk of receiving a tick bite is rising, with a recent CDC report highlighting an increase in emergency room visits ...