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

This roach-looking insect has a sharp beak that brings a painful bite. Their front legs are equipped with claws to latch onto their prey and inject a venomous saliva. The toe-biter’s venom first ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites this year are at the highest levels since 2019, especially in the Northeast, according ...

The exam shows erythematous papules and vesicles on the upper and lower extremities, along with scattered crusted lesions and ...

Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent ...

People in Florida are having to worry about a unique disease-carrying insect known as the kissing bug. New research shows ...

If you've spent time outdoors, chances are you've had a run-in with a mosquito. Beyond being pests, mosquitoes can cause itchy bites and carry infectious diseases. That's because when mosquitos ...

Staff at one of Chicago's largest hospital systems say they are seeing increased tick-bite cases, but there is not enough ...

While tick bites increase every summer, with another small spike in the fall, 2025's numbers are the worst since 2019, ...

Dr. Courtney Sauls with Ascension St. John Medical Center shared tips this week on how to protect kids from seasonal risks ...

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is reporting an increase in tick-related visits to the emergency room to start the summer season, ...

Most people experience mild discomfort and itchiness when bitten by a mosquito, but if you have an extreme reaction, you may have what is called “Skeeter syndrome.” ...