The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

Removing a tick from a dog is a similar process to human skin tick removal – grasp the tick with a pair of tweezers and pull straight up to prevent the tick from popping. Clean the bite area ...

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...

When a tick larva bites human flesh and attaches itself, it may look tiny, like a poppy seed embedded in the skin. Because ...

Safety is another crucial factor to consider when choosing a tick repellent. Look for products that are safe for use on human skin and have been approved by regulatory agencies such as the ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning that a rare red meat allergy is now being ...

NewsCenter 5's Maria Stephanos spoke with Dr. Simone Wildes, an Infectious Disease Specialist at South Shore Health, to learn more about how dangerous tick bites are and what to do if bitten.

The CDC confirms that black-legged ticks can trigger red meat allergy in humans expanding concerns beyond lone star ticks ...

Sitting atop a blade of grass, biding time till its next blood meal, is a hard tick. It attaches to an exposed leg of an unsuspecting victim, digs into the skin, and starts feeding. The tick’s sticky, ...

Deputy Director Livestock Dr Jamshaid Akhtar said on Tuesday the ongoing week from March 25 to 31 was being observed as ...

This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...