We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing can ruin a beautiful day spent out of doors than finding a tick attached to your body. Ticks are common all throughout the United ...

A blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, is a carrier of Lyme disease. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) WASHINGTON — Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Check your skin for ticks if you've been in wooded or grassy areas ...

Tick season is officially here – but in Delaware it never really leaves, according to the state’s leading tick-expert. Efforts are in place to monitor tick populations in public lands with the help of ...

There are many different kinds of ticks that attach to humans and animals. With a 5-year-old daughter she said was unable to walk and talk, a Mississippi mom urgently warned parents to check their ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — As the weather warms and outdoor activities increase, it’s crucial to be aware of ticks as peak season is now underway. Jory Brinkerhoff, a disease ecologist who ...

Deep in their bellies, ticks carry diseases like Lyme Disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Spotted Mountain Fever.