It’s the time of year when certain types of ticks become active and one type poses a unique threat. A single bite from the lone star tick can trigger a severe allergy to red meat or pork and doctors ...

"The state's coastal climate, extensive forests, and suburban landscapes provide ideal conditions for [them] to thrive." ...

Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, are a growing concern in areas like Chambersburg with abundant outdoor spaces. Ticks transmit diseases through bites, often causing flu-like symptoms and ...

There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the ...

Kentucky numbers among the top 10 states for cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a mysterious tick-borne allergy spread by the Lone Star tick, the Bluegrass State's most common tick. While it's been ...

As summer approaches in Central Pennsylvania, tick season is once again upon us. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of cases of illness acquired from tick, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 people in ...

Summer seems to have found its place here in the Poconos! Warm weather, sunshine (and then rain), green trees and welcoming flowers are making those “fun in the sun days” come to life! Wishing all new ...

Janine Hauck doesn’t know which tick gave her anaplasmosis and Lyme disease. She just remembers the fatigue, weakness and nausea. The Mt. Lebanon, Pa., resident was an avid hiker, backpacker, dancer, ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to... Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases ...