The numbers have jumped. Health officials issue warning amid concerning surge in tick-borne diseases: 'Get that tick out of your skin as soon as possible' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Here's what medical experts want you to know about spotting ticks, treating tick bites and working to prevent coming into ...

Ticks don't breed in homes like fleas do, but if you're seeing them around your space, take action with these preventative, ...

Experts said Illinoisans should be aware of the increase in ticks in the state. "We're sort of on the edge of an invasion." ...

Dr. Janel Gordon advises outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions to prevent tick bites, such as wearing long-sleeved clothing and applying DEET to exposed skin, and to remove ticks promptly with ...

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can effectively repel the most common human-biting tick. In fact, they assert ...

On Sept. 16, a pup, later named Microsoft Office, arrived at Austin Pets Alive's animal hospital covered in thousands of ...

Illinois resident contracts Powassan virus, prompting increased tick surveillance and public warnings to prevent bites.

Dr. Becky Smith, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the risk of an tick invasion in Illinois. Among the many ...

Natural tick repellents such as oil of lemon eucalyptus do exist, but they are not usually as effective as DEET in keeping ticks away and tend not to last as long. Enter the donkey. The sebaceous ...