A potentially deadly tick-borne illness called the Bourbon Virus has been confirmed in New York for the first time, raising ...

If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...

Health officials recommend using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and removing ticks carefully to prevent ...

Bug Bite Thing gained national recognition after appearing on “Shark Tank” in 2019 and built its reputation on providing chemical-free solutions for common outdoor nuisances. The Florida-based company ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — As cherry blossom trees bloom and mornings soften to a gentle chill, spring also brings a wave of ...

When someone was bitten by a tick at her cousin’s wedding in Arkansas, public health researcher Ellie Fausett knew there was a problem. Not just the tick, which Fausett readily identified as an ...

Health officials have reported 3 probable cases in New York. Here’s what to know about this rare but potentially life-threatening illness, including symptoms and treatment. Tularemia, known as rabbit ...

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park or a trip to the countryside to immerse ourselves in natural surroundings. It’s common to notice a sudden itch or ...

Getting a tick bite can be understandably scary: They're most often discussed in the context of people developing Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can either be easily treated if caught right ...

One local insect expert recently warned that Westchester and Rockland Counties may have an earlier and longer mosquito and tick season this year. But that’s not what all experts say. See what ...

Victoria Stellas was diagnosed with tick-borne encephalitis, which causes inflammation of the brain, following a vacation in ...