Babesiosis typically occurs in the Northeast and the Upper Midwest, but new research suggests rare cases are emerging in the ...

Do not twist or jerk the tick; this may cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin. Do not squeeze, crush or ...

Striking fear and disgust into the hearts of many, ticks are an omnipresent fact of life. They live in all fifty US states ...

According to experts, we are approaching the peak of tick season, and doctors are already seeing more pets and people​ who have been bitten.

April is Alpha Gal Awareness Month in Virginia, and with tick season in full swing, awareness of this tick-borne disease is ...

It got Stromdahl wondering if babesiosis could be becoming more common in Virginia and neighboring states. She spent the following two years working with a team of 21 tick researchers from across ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Alpha-gal Syndrome—a tick-borne allergy that makes people allergic to meat—is on the rise in Virginia.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — As the weather warms and outdoor activities increase, it’s crucial to be aware of ticks as peak season is now underway. Jory Brinkerhoff, a disease ecologist ...

Unemployment rates were higher in 28 states in March compared to a year ago, including Maryland and Virginia, though monthly changes were less pronounced. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says ...