Browsing Tag

ticks

8 posts
6 Ways to Prevent Tick Bites Year-Round

6 Ways to Prevent Tick Bites Year-Round

You’ll want to be cautious with kids: Stick to using repellents with…
Why Are There So Many Ticks Right Now, and What Diseases Are They Spreading?

Why Are There So Many Ticks Right Now, and What Diseases Are They Spreading?

Last spring, I took my dog on a walk in a state…

What to Know About Babesiosis, a Rare Tick-Borne Disease That’s on the Rise

Prime tick season is approaching, and those creepy little arachnids are carrying…

7 Ways to Prevent Tick Bites When Running or Hiking Outside, According to Experts

Take your hiking shoes and clothes off immediately after you get home—even…

Lyme Disease Is Even More Common Than Experts Realized

Up to 14.5% of the global population may have already had Lyme…

Here’s Why Experts Don’t Recommend At-Home Lyme Disease Tests

Tick-borne diseases have steadily been on the rise, according to the Centers…

Here’s How to Tell If a Tick Head Is Still in Your Skin, According to Doctors

However, if the tick has been attached to the host for several…

A Person in Maine Has Died From a Rare Tick-Borne Illness

As we welcome the return of warmer weather, it’s important to be…