This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Tick bites can lead to red, raised spots and sometimes cause pain.Some ticks carry ...

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...

You spent some time outside, and then discovered a bug on your leg. What is it? And should you be concerned? It's estimated that more than 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease develop in the United ...

How can I prevent tick bites? Ticks can be active any time temperatures exceed 39°F, increasing year-round exposure in parks, lawns and even on buildings. Ticks are no longer limited to wooded areas ...

This article is a part of 12-piece series for The Times’ 2025 “Year in Review. It was the New York Times that said this summer on Martha’s Vineyard was the summer of the tick, not of the shark (i.e., ...

Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on the very meal you just enjoyed. You begin to feel excruciating itchiness, ...