Tick season is upon us — so how do you keep yourself safe from the tiny pests? Blacklegged ticks — known as deer ticks — can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses, and are common in the Lower Hudson ...

First and foremost, it is crucial to do all you can to avoid tick bites as this is the best defense against tick-borne diseases. To begin with, it is important to know where to expect ticks. Ticks ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites in the U.S. spiked in July 2025, exceeding nearly 10 years of July records. Tickborne illnesses like ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and ...