Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain ...

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the reasons behind rising rates of tick bites and the expanding regions ...

This is a fairly new one when it comes to tick-borne illnesses. Alpha-gal syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening ...

CHI Health shared some helpful reminders on protecting against bug bites and identifying when a bite may require medical attention.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, focusing on prevention and early detection of the bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.

While Lyme Disease is always top-of-mind when talking about ticks, there are other sorts of diseases and syndromes that tick ...

Most rashes appear within four weeks of being bitten ... and they may not notice or remember a tick bite. Ticks live in areas ...

keep an eye out on the area for any rashes and contact your doctor. Ticks are known to hide in tall, grassy areas before they latch onto their chosen hosts. Here are some ways to avoid tick bites.

Flush the tick down the toilet or throw it away in a sealed bag. Monitor the bite area for any signs of infection or rash, and if any unusual symptoms develop or you have concerns, seek medical ...

The Greenfield Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions against tick bites, which can cause Lyme disease and other illnesses.