In much of the U.S., ticks are nearly unavoidable. While most tick bites are harmless, it's important to know what could ...

You're not imagining it: Tick season is especially bad this year. According to data collected by The Wall Street Journal, nationwide emergency-room visits for tick bites are the highest since 2019, ...

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their small ...