you are more likely to catch the tick still attached to you with its mouthparts stuck into your skin. That's why experts encourage people to frequently check themselves (and their pets) for ticks ...

The longer a tick stays attached, the greater the risk of tick-borne disease. It is important to check your skin for ticks ...

That's why experts encourage people to frequently check themselves (and their pets) for ticks during and after spending time outside in an area where ticks might live. People who get Lyme disease ...

the higher your risk of exposure to a tick-borne illness, like Lyme disease. If you stay vigilant and check yourself for ticks after outdoor activities, and know how to properly remove one ...

Cases of Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne ailment in the U.S., are on the rise, thanks in part to a rainy spring. Johns Hopkins University’s Dr. John Aucott explains efforts to identify the ...

Are you a dog owner? Then you would know that ticks are a part of them but they can be hard to locate. Here are some places ...

I snooped around in the woods last week, hoping to find a morel mushroom poking its yummy little nose up out of the leaf litter. The sun was shining. The air was crisp, and I happily ducked and ...