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Inside Douglas Norris' lab at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health sits a healthy stack of envelopes — not with letters inside, but with ticks. "They are creepy for most people, but ...

As tick populations grow (thanks, climate change) and tickborne diseases like Lyme become more widespread, tick checks have become routine for a lot of us. But do you really know what it means to ...

This year's tick season has been extremely active, particularly in the Northeast. You can help prevent disease if you know how to remove one.

Tick season lasts from early spring to the fall, and doctors say people should be checking for ticks after spending time in tall grassy or wooded areas. “You can even wear light colored clothing.

Preventing tick bites involves wearing protective clothing, using repellents, and checking for ticks after being outdoors.

Blacklegged ticks (or deer ticks) are by far the biggest carriers of Lyme disease bacteria. Lone star and dog ticks do carry diseases, but they are clearly in the supporting cast of the tick show.

According to Sykes, it takes at least a month for any signs of Lyme disease to appear in a dog (if they have signs at all).

Ticks can be active in any season and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are rising in the state. Experts recommend preventative measures like using insect repellant and checking for ticks after being outdoors. Prompt tick removal ...

Ticks can also infect dogs and sometimes cats. The health department says to check with your veterinarian about flea and tick repellents.