There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the ...

It’s still technically winter in Michigan, but ticks are already out and active. Experts are urging people to take tick precautions now, such as practicing tick checks and treating pets against ticks, ...

Research shows that tick-borne diseases are on the rise. According to the CDC, reported cases in people in the U.S. increased from about 12,000 annually in 1995 to approximately 35,000 in 2019. Since ...

Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population ...

Study shows many ticks carry several infections, increasing health risks and making diagnosis harder after bites.

I spent the first 13 years of my life living in East Weissport. To me it was a nature dream. Tar Run, a small stream that feeds the Phifer Ice Dams, coursed through my yard before emptying into the ...