Milder winters in the Northeast are making deer ticks more active at a time when they're usually dormant. Experts are calling that a growing public health threat. Connecticut Public Radio's Michayla ...

Spring and summer are often synonymous with the emergence of ticks, but just how bad is the infestation of the little parasites this year? Well, it depends who you ask. Ohio State University's College ...

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I love owning dogs in Duluth. In the summer, we enjoy swimming in lakes and rivers, running on sandy beaches and exploring the area's beautiful wooded trails. However, after spending 30 minutes ...

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is now in full seasonal upswing. But the U.S. Public Health Service reassuringly pointed out that, newspaper reports notwithstanding, there is no epidemic of Rocky ...

Experts say Wisconsin will have the usual number of ticks and mosquitos this year. Ticks and mosquitos are more than pesky pests. They can carry and spread illnesses such as Lyme disease and ...

Warmer winters means "tick season" is now year-round in the Northeast, with people experiencing bites that can lead to a variety of diseases. Milder winters in the Northeast are making deer ticks more ...