Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...

Before you head outdoors this summer, health experts have a critical warning for New Yorkers: watch out for ticks—because ...

Summer has arrived! Schools are out for summer vacation, and all the great summer activities have begun! The month of May was ...

Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.

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.

lone star tick habitat (CDC) If you’ve been in a grassy and wooded area, it’s always a good idea to check for ticks in the first few hours after you get back and take a shower to possibly wash ...

Gulf Coast ticks have made it to states like Connecticut and Indiana. The lone star tick, which can make people allergic to red meat, is fanning out from the South and has been found as far as Canada.

Anyone bitten by a Lone Star tick will have an allergy to red meat due to this infection. Some people don't know they have the disease until they go into anaphylactic shock while eating red meat.

Before going for a hike or hitting a park this summer, here’s what you need to know about ticks — and the diseases they carry ...

The most common tick species in the area is the Lone Star tick, identifiable by a white dot on its back. Found all over the state, it is more common in Kent and Sussex counties and is most active ...

As Virginians head outdoors during warmer weather, an emergency medicine physician with Virginia Tech is spreading awareness about tick bite prevention and treatment. Skip to content WRIC ABC 8News ...