Insect bites here are generally a nuisance more than a medical concern, but with the tick population on the rise, Lyme disease instances are also believed to be increasing. Summer days in Ireland ...

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

As summer temperatures rise and more Delawareans head outdoors, state health and environmental officials are warning of ...

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

As we work and play outdoors, take time to think about ticks. Ticks are active anytime the temperature outdoors is above ...

But contained in every bite of this infuriating, insatiable pest is also a trove of social, environmental and epidemiological history. In many cases, human actions long ago are the reason ticks carry ...

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense ...

The lone star tick can cause Alpha-gal Syndrome. The tick essentially transfers a sugar molecule called alpha-gal to your ...

Before going for a hike or hitting a park this summer, here’s what you need to know about ticks — and the diseases they carry ...

With tickborne illnesses on the rise, experts are urging you to stay extra vigilant. Follow these six steps to protect yourself.

The syndrome, which can make you allergic to red meat, is spread by a type of tick that has become more common in Rhode Island. What should you know to stay safe?