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 ...

As rates of tick-borne illness continue to rise, a group of researchers and health care workers developed a guide for ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

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 ...

How to Remove a Tick: Everything You Need to Know: By Anjali Srivastava Ticks are more than just a nuisance. Improper removal can increase the risk of infections or disease. While old tricks like ...

Bug Bite Thing gained national recognition after appearing on “Shark Tank” in 2019 and built its reputation on providing chemical-free solutions for common outdoor nuisances. The Florida-based company ...

Data indicates a big uptick in the amount of emergency room cases for tick bites seen in the U.S. in July 2025. By July 6, the Centers for Disease Control reported that the number of emergency ...

Researchers say they believe they've documented the first known death from alpha-gal syndrome — a red meat allergy caused by ...