If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—which seem to be everywhere this year—you might need to enlist a ...

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...

Ticks can attach to any part of the human body but are often found in hard-to-see areas such as the groin, armpits and scalp, ...

This year, New York City — the home to 8.2 million residents — has experienced a surge in the number of black-legged tick ...

Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

The Department of Health offers an online dashboard showing where ticks are prevalent to help people plan outdoor activities.

The warmth of summer also brings swarms of mosquitoes. The pesky bugs can cause discomfort and potentially carry serious illness. Here are ways to protect your little ones from mosquito bites.

Ticks are active in Macomb County. Here's what to do to protect yourself this summer before and after spending time outdoors.

The Fordham University Tri-State Tick Risk Index is at the highest it can be, 10/10, raising concerns about Lyme Disease, ...

Treating socks and shoes is particularly effective. A study in Rhode Island showed that people who wore permethrin-treated footgear and socks were nearly 74% less likely to be bitten by a tick.

If you’re thinking of taking a hike or having a picnic in a field this week, you may want to consider going to a movie ...