How to protect yourself from ticks as Michigan sees Lyme disease surge

This could be an especially bad year for ticks and tick-borne diseases in Michigan. Health experts offer their top tips for ...
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Man With Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Dies after Eating Burger

Scientists have confirmed the first death linked to a severe meat allergy caused by a tick bite. The man, who died in 2024 after eating a burger, had alpha-gal syndrome, a disease triggered by tick ...

Tick-borne diseases are increasing. Here's how you can avoid them

While tick exposure can occur year-round, ticks are most active during warmer months, specifically from April to September.

Are Midwest farmers finding boxes of ticks? Viral social media claim explained

A rise in lyme disease-positive ticks and an increase in emergency room visits due to bites this spring has sparked plenty of ...

The Best Way to Treat a Tick Bite, According to Doctors

It can be jarring to get a tick bite, especially when the pest is still attached. But there is a right and wrong way to ...

Florida has a tick problem but state data no where to be found

Tick bites are on the rise in the US, but Florida's health department isn't reporting case data, leaving residents in the ...