Q We live in Wisconsin, and this year we’re seeing a lot of news about ticks carrying Lyme disease and a few other kinds I ...

Circular rashes may be puzzling—and alarming. The instant most individuals catch sight of a circle or ring-shaped area on the ...

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

As summer temperatures rise and more Delawareans head outdoors, state health and environmental officials are warning of ...

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense ...

The lone star tick can cause Alpha-gal Syndrome. The tick essentially transfers a sugar molecule called alpha-gal to your body via the bite, and that molecule can cause allergic reactions to red meats ...

Dr. Nicholas Michalakis of Piedmont Macon warns about health risks from ticks and snakes as Georgians spend more time ...

Thanks to the current hot weather, many of us are spending more time outdoors enjoying the garden, parks and countryside. If you're in grassy areas or woodland, however, the UK Health Security Agency ...

There are a few safe ways to dispose of a tick. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations include drowning ...

Virginia will begin tracking alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne illness that causes red meat allergies, after anecdotal reports ...

Chatham County residents are not the only ones outside enjoying the warmer weather. According to the Chatham County Public Health Department, higher temperatures during summer increase the number of ...