During the summer months ticks numbers rise and the risk of contracting diseases from them can do the same. Each year, about 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to CDC by state health ...

Spotting a tick on your body can be borderline terrifying. After all, not only can the insect suck your blood, it can also carry a range of potentially serious diseases like Lyme disease and ...

Climate change and increased outdoor activities are contributing to a rise in tick bites and related ER visits, as ticks thrive in warmer conditions and increased human-nature interactions. Ticks can ...

Ticks should be removed with tweezers, grasping them close to the skin's surface. Pull upward with steady, even pressure to avoid leaving the tick's mouthparts embedded. Summer can be a popular time ...

Ticks, Lyme disease and the other nasty ailments we can pick up through the bite of tick have been with us for years. Health agencies and organizations and many related companies have spent millions ...

LIMINGTON, Maine — It's Tick Week at NEWS CENTER Maine, and our goal is to give you all the latest data and science to better protect you, your kids, and your pets against tickborne illnesses. Our ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . These data, which confirm findings suggested by case reports and series, make tick bite prevention critical in ...