People are heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, taking bike rides, hikes and recreating in parks — and everyone ...

Tick-borne illness in children is rising fastest in the Midwest. Here's what every parent needs to know this season.

Act quickly, but remove the tick carefully so you don't crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: ...

With the rise in Lyme disease cases in the US, it is increasingly important to stay current with the latest treatment recommendations.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ticks are the most active during spring and summer months. As people spend more time outdoors in the warm weather, there is ...

"The chances are very, very good that if one of our residents in this county, or in this region, is bitten by a tick, that ...

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can effectively repel the most common human-biting tick. In fact, they assert ...

Hordes of ticks can be found from the coasts to the woods — and more now than in the past. The bugs can carry bacteria that make people sick, but they're avoidable.

Tick season is getting longer and more dangerous. Here's how to protect your yard and household before it peaks.

Tick season is starting in Virginia, and along with it comes the potential for serious and debilitating illnesses.