Health officials urge Michiganders to take precautions to prevent tick bites as the blood-sucking arachnids spread to more ...

When you're on your next hike, or even out in your yard, be sure to dress appropriately, use insect repellent and avoid tall grass to avoid a tick bite, the the Cleveland Clinic and Centers for ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports cases have quadrupled over the past several years, rising to ...

I adore spring and summer in the South; the warm weather, the long, golden evenings, and the way everything comes alive in lush shades of green. But there’s one part of the seasonal shift I could do ...

As spring unfolds, new research highlights an issue for southwestern Pennsylvania residents: Most people know ticks are in their backyard, but few believe they’re actually at risk of contracting ...

Have you ever been drifting off to sleep when suddenly you hear what sounds like a gunshot, a door slamming, or an explosion inside your head? You jolt awake, heart pounding, sit upright in bed, but ...

Here’s a little nightmare fuel for people living near forests or other wooded areas. Scientists have just found evidence that some bloodsucking ticks can potentially make themselves cozy inside our ...

It’s a rite of spring and summer: steeling yourself for the onslaught of tiny but potentially devastating ticks that spread diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This summer could be ...

While health experts say people should be alert for ticks year-round, ticks are most active in Wisconsin from spring through fall. Avoiding exposure to ticks and tick bites is the recommended strategy ...