Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It’s that time of year when bugs of all kinds are chirping away, but even the smallest creatures can be ...

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A public health expert explains why tick-borne diseases are on the rise, what they are, and how to keep yourself and loved ones protected.

Heartworms, fleas and ticks remain active nearly year-round in Alabama, making consistent prevention critical for pets. — ...

Ticks look like tiny, harmless pests but their impact on a dog’s health is frightening. Beyond itching and irritation, some ticks release toxins that slowly paralyze a pet. If left untreated this ...

GRENADA, Miss. -- A Mississippi mom is urgently warning parents to be on the lookout for ticks after tick paralysis left her young daughter unable to walk. In a widely shared Facebook post, Jessica ...

Tick paralysis (TP), a response to the neurotoxic effects of the salivary secretions produced by attached hard ticks (Ixodidae), is a syndrome that mimics a large number of better known neurological ...

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SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It’s that time of year when bugs of all kinds are chirping away, but even the smallest creatures can be harmful. A Virginia family is still in shock after their 4-year-old ...

The patient underwent extensive workup. All laboratory testing including CBC, CMP and Lyme titers were within normal limits. Neurology was consulted given the concern of possible Guillan-Barre ...