Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their small ...

Spring may be the season for warming weather and blooming flowers, but that’s not all that emerges this time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded ...

Tick removal should be done carefully so as not to crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: Use ...