Ticks can transmit serious diseases such as Lyme disease, relapsing fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Colorado tick ...

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

Carson City Health and Human Services has received numerous inquiries regarding ticks. In Nevada, ticks can transmit serious ...

Another summertime threat is ticks, which are arachnids. Alabama’s warm and humid climate lends to tick activity year-round.

However, the tick has to carry the bacteria to give you Lyme disease. Not all ticks carry the bacteria. According to the Global Lyme Alliance, anywhere from under 1% to over 50% of black-legged ...

Lyme disease, if caught and treated with antibiotics soon after the tick bite, does not have long-term effects. Early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease include a gradually expanding bull’s-eye ...

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research suggests you're most likely to spot a tick in these 12 body parts.

The tick essentially transfers a sugar molecule called alpha-gal to your body via the bite, and that molecule can cause allergic reactions to red meats and cheese.