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Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.

Insect bites here are generally a nuisance more than a medical concern, but with the tick population on the rise, Lyme ...

With tickborne illnesses on the rise, experts are urging you to stay extra vigilant. Follow these six steps to protect yourself.

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

Keep pesky ticks at bay naturally with an essential oil hack! Find out the most effective oils and blends for a chemical-free ...

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

Summer is here, and that means tick frenzy is, too. Why it matters: Ticks, which are most active in warmer seasons, transmit ...

The government has issued a warning over diseases such as measles and sexually transmitted infections ahead of this years ...

Ticks are eight-legged insects the size of an apple seed that hang out on low-growing plants, waiting to bite a mammal passing by. Besides being annoying, the bloodsuckers are dangerous: They can ...

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...