Tick bites are often harmless, but the longer a tick stays on you, the higher your risk of exposure to a tick-borne illness, like Lyme disease. If you stay vigilant and check yourself for ticks after ...

May is Lyme disease awareness month. Lyme disease is primarily spread through blacklegged tick bites, which is why it’s important to be careful when you’re outside this summer. “There are a number of ...

You can usually remove a tick head safely using tweezers or a needle. Other popular remedies, like using a credit card, may do more harm than good. Share on Pinterest Gutaper/Getty Images Ticks are ...

Emergency room visits from tick bites have jumped this summer, compared to past years. In the Northeast, ER visits for tick bites in June have reached their highest numbers this year, since 2019. The ...

Ticks don’t merely insert their horrifying mouthparts into you; they dig their way in via flesh-ripping hooks and then anchor themselves with a proboscis that’s studded with barbs—the little jerks.

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...

We'll also tell you how to prevent ticks from latching on to your furry friends in the first place. Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events. When ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread several diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family ...

Maybe you’ve just gotten back from taking your dog on a hike through thick brush — or maybe you live in an area known to have lots of ticks. Either way, it’s important to keep your pup tick-free.

Learn how to safely check your pet for ticks, remove them properly, and reduce the risk of serious illnesses like Lyme disease, with expert advice on prevention and treatment from a local veterinarian ...

If you've discovered a tick latched onto your skin, time is of the essence. As Richard S. Ostfeld, PhD, Distinguished Senior ...