The Tennessee Department of Health urges protection against tick and mosquito-borne diseases
The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding all Tennesseans to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne…
More tick bites are happening closer to home
WELCOME BACK. TICKS ARE A YEAR ROUND PROBLEM, BUT THE RISK IS, OF COURSE MORE NOTICEABLE IN THE…
Tick season is expected to be worse than normal as ER visits rise in much of the U.S.
This summer tick season is expected to be worse than usual. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites is on the rise. Here’s what you should know
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease.…
Genetically engineered mice could take the bite out of Lyme disease on Nantucket, scientists say
Over the past 40 years, Dr. Timothy Lepore has been the emergency room head, sole surgeon and medical…
Meat, dairy allergies from tick bites “skyrocketing” on Martha’s Vineyard, expert says
There’s a new medical issue on Martha’s Vineyard, and it’s impacting the way people eat. It’s known as…