Summertime provides wonderful moments outdoors. Whether you’re hiking trails or tending to garden beds is fine. Maybe ...

Ticks have to be some of the most widely despised creatures in existence despite their important role in the ecosystem. They ...

With the number of tick bite-related emergency room visits at a five-year high, a Maryland-based doctor has suggestions on what to do if you find a tick.

The Mayo Clinic lists symptoms of the early stage occurring three to 30 days after an infected tick has bitten you.

After removing the tick, keep an eye on the skin around the bite. If a rash or flu-like symptoms appear within several days or weeks, see a doctor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does ...

Remove ticks as soon as you see them – use a tick removal device or a pair of fine-tipped tweezers. You can buy tick removers from many pharmacies, pet stores and outdoor shops. Remove the tick by ...

Leona Maguire told Golfweek she is still dealing with tick bites she received during the U.S. Women's open in Wisconsin last month.

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.

If you’re thinking of taking a hike or having a picnic in a field this week, you may want to consider going to a movie ...

Have you seen more ticks than usual lately in Delaware? You're not alone. Here's what's up with the state's tick population and how you can stay safe.

Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease: red, target-shaped rashes on the skin, fever and muscle and joint pain, all appearing several days after the bite. Response: contact a health professional.