You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your clothes. The fresh-air high fades quickly as you remember the risks -- ticks are ...

WORCESTER ― The number of ticks in Massachusetts is increasing, according to some experts, and that means the risk of catching a serious disease is rising. "Ticks are more active, and they're biting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to ...

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 ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, has become more common in the last few years. The condition ...

Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on the very meal you just enjoyed. You begin to feel excruciating itchiness, ...

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Door County health officials are warning hikers to be extra careful because they’re seeing an increase in anaplasmosis, a bacterial infection from tick bites that can cause ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are rising in the state. Experts recommend preventative measures like using insect repellant and checking for ticks after being outdoors. Prompt tick removal and ...