Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are most active in late spring, summer, and early fall. Tick bites can lead to red, raised spots on the ...

COLUMBUS — A surge in ticks is leading to an explosion of a serious illness in Ohio. Cases of Lyme disease are 35 times higher than just a few years ago. “It’s been about five and a half years of ...

Doctors nationwide are seeing cases of alpha-gal syndrome, which triggers severe allergic reactions to unusual substances like red meat. It's caused by a tick bite.

Pop star Justin Timberlake's Lyme disease diagnosis, revealing severe nerve pain and fatigue, highlights the condition's impact. Transmitted by ticks, ...