Permethrin is odorless and colorless, and insects can’t detect its presence, she adds. That helps make it effective. In one ...

Your socks are critical to your outdoor wardrobe—these are your first line of defense against ticks. If you are hiking, ...

The Licking County Health Department (LCHD) is urging residents to take precautions after West Nile Virus was detected in the ...

Some repellents are made with essential oils instead of chemicals. Oils like lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, ...

Ticks are out and about with this warm weather, and Lyme disease is a concern along with a bigger threat in the region, ...

Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults, young children and people with certain health conditions.

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found a solution for managing their thyroid problems.

“You can put mosquito dunks and bits in water to kill mosquitos in the larval stage,” Cloyd said. They're completely harmless ...

Now that we are in the hot weather season, it’s time to take steps to protect yourself and community against mosquitoes this ...

Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.

Optum’s Dr. Jay Berger offers practical guidance to help families enjoy a fun, injury-free summer including tips on sun, surf ...