A student at the University of Dubuque made a surprising discovery this summer while working at the Wolter Woods and Prairies ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

You're not imagining it: Tick season is especially bad this year. According to data collected by The Wall Street Journal, nationwide emergency-room visits for tick bites are the highest since 2019, ...

The spike is a public health concern because Lyme disease can lead to life-threatening medical problems if left untreated.

Ticks are around all year but most active in the warmer months. Taking to the outdoors as the weather warms this summer? You should be prepared for ticks. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

You’ve found a tick attached to your skin and pulled it off. Now what do you do with it? A Tulsa dermatologist recommends you send it off to be tested — both for your peace of mind and for a growing ...

A blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, is a carrier of Lyme disease. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) WASHINGTON — Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to ...