Tick season is ramping up, and experts say people should take precautions before venturing outside. Of the 700 species of ticks in the world, the U.S. is home to nearly 50 species, according to ...

And with rising temperatures allowing the tick population to expand into new regions, the CDC expects cases to grow as more people come in contact with ticks and their illness-causing bacteria.

Once you’ve clamped onto the tick’s mouthpiece, pull it straight up with steady, even pressure. Then, clean the affected area ...

This graphic tells you how long the repellent will be effective after application. Approved active ingredients in tick repellents are DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para ...

Thanks to migrating birds, deer vasectomies and new tick species settling in New York City, experts are rethinking their advice for avoiding tick bites. Ruth Fremson/The New York Times Where Are ...

WATCH: Meteorologist Dave Epstein breaks down how to repelling ticks from people and property, and what to do if you find one on your body. (undefined) They’re back, and they’re hungry.

But there are several ways to protect yourself. Good morning. Tick season is here, and today’s newsletter offers a guide for how to keep them from biting you. The return of warm and sunny days ...

As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here. Dr. Dylan Grayson, a veterinarian at Boston Veterinary Clinic in Brookline, said he's ...

If you’re thinking about being in the woods this summer, experts are warning to stay alert for ticks, as this year may see a spike in tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease. The reason?

Once confined to the southern U.S., the lone star tick has become increasingly prevalent in the north. And doctors are suggesting residents exercise caution as one bite from the tick can make a ...