Concern over lone star ticks — and the meat allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome — are surging in New Jersey, as residents try to understand whether a tick bite automatically puts them at risk. The ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Check your skin for ticks if you’ve been in wooded or grassy areas because ticks can attach and cause disease.Remove a tick as soon as you find it ...

While health experts say people should be alert for ticks year-round, ticks are most active in Wisconsin from spring through fall. Avoiding exposure to ticks and tick bites is the recommended strategy ...

Ticks are out this season and if you spot one on you or yourself or your pet, it's likely one of Michigan's most populous species. When you're on your next hike, or even out in your yard, be sure to ...