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As millions of Americans head outside for camping trips, hiking, and backyard BBQs, billions of ticks are already waiting in the grass, ready to bite. Not only are their numbers growing, but today's ticks are more likely ...
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Spring's warmer weather lures people outdoors—and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease.
May 1, 2026
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As spring unfolds, new research highlights an issue for southwestern Pennsylvania residents: Most people know ticks are in their backyard, but few believe they're actually at risk of contracting tick-borne illnesses.
Apr 5, 2026
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Ticks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host and feed on their blood over the course of several days derives from their saliva, which prevents ...
Mar 30, 2026
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The "hygiene hypothesis" suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens, but a new study in mice reveals that adults' exposure to diverse microbes and allergens ...
Mar 4, 2026
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The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, according to a new study.
Feb 3, 2026
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Scabies cases are surging across the UK and Europe. The tiny mites that cause it spread easily through skin contact, making children, young adults, and elderly people particularly vulnerable. Effective treatments are available, ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Researchers have reported what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy that can be triggered by tick bites.
Nov 15, 2025
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University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified the first death caused by what is commonly called the "meat allergy" being spread by ticks.
Nov 13, 2025
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A once-rare meat allergy caused by tick bites is dramatically increasing across the United States, researchers say.
Nov 4, 2025
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