“Dust mites are a major cause of indoor allergies because they produce waste, in the form of feces or dead skin, right inside ...

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

While Lyme disease gets the most attention – and affects the most people – there are other tick-borne bacteria and diseases ...

Temperatures are rising, days are getting longer, and flowers are blooming again. Tick season is officially upon us. There are several tick species throughout the U.S., but two of the most common ...

Summer foot care involves making proper footwear choices, keeping your feet clean and dry, and taking preventive measures to ...

Ticks are active in Fairfax County almost year round, including warm winter days. Lyme disease is still the best known and most common disease spread by ticks in Virginia, but there are others ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — As the warmer weather beckons people outside, health officials are warning Illinois residents to beware of ticks. Many people are taking advantage of the long Memorial Day ...

the smallest and youngest ticks, have made a big impact on people who encounter them, whether they are running or hiking. Causing an intense itch, those bitten mistakenly think they are chiggers.

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) can cause brain inflammation and, in rare cases, develop into a very serious condition. There is no cure for TBE, but it is possible to get vaccinated. Lyme disease is ...

Early treatment with antibiotics can decrease the risk of serious complications. “Preventing tick bites is the best way to prevent tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease and anaplasmosis ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors. Tick-borne diseases, particularly Lyme ...