While your hot girl walks, hikes, and trail runs are important for your overall well-being, heading into nature means you (and your pet) may encounter ticks—no matter where you live. Different species ...

This article was medically reviewed by Shonda Hawkins, M.S.N., a nurse practitioner and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board. You just spent the day outside hiking, grilling, or tending to ...

A tick bite can be a small red area with a visible tick or a dark spot. A rash from Lyme disease often looks like a bulls-eye and can expand to 12 inches or more. If untreated, Lyme disease can cause ...

If it feels like you're seeing more ticks around, you're not imagining it. This is already being called the "summer of ticks" for good reason: Ticks — including those that spread diseases — are ...

The idea of anything feasting on your blood is freaky, but ticks come with an extra level of concern given their ability to spread serious diseases (Lyme disease, for starters). If you’ve developed a ...

Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Colorado tick fever, so prompt removal and medical attention are crucial. To remove a tick, use fine-tipped tweezers to ...