As the weather warms and outdoor activities increase, it’s crucial to be aware of ticks as peak season is now underway. ...

Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.

Your best bet is to find the tick while it’s still on your skin. “Ticks are designed to linger when they attach and bite,” says Mather. The mouth of a tick contains a bunch of backward ...

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

Ticks become active when the weather warms up and stay active until late Autumn. Staying vigilant can help you protect ...

A tick bite occurs when a tick pierces the skin and attaches itself to a warm-blooded host. Once attached, a tick may feed on ...

Santos is also curious to know how the tick detaches from the cement cone and the skin. “Barnacles and mussels also produce cement, and they live attached to the cement their whole life. But the tick ...

Dogs and cats who spend time outside may be at increased risk of diseases, including those caused by ticks. Here's what you need to know.