Ticks are parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. They vary in size and ...

Why are tick-borne illnesses on the rise across the U.S. and beyond, and what can we do to control tick outbreaks?

Not even January's freezing cold weather can stop your heart from melting at the sight of the adorable star of this video. The endearing clip features a tiny hamster holding onto a bug tightly. After ...

The allergy, known as alpha-gal syndrome, affects hundreds of thousands of Americans and is particularly prevalent in the southeastern United States.

Eating insects can be a part of the solution to our planet’s growing food and climate crises. Throughout our history, humans around the world have consumed these protein and nutrient-rich creatures.

Australians are being urged to watch out for ticks this summer, with experts saying forecast wet weather will lead to prime breeding conditions for the insects. The bugs may be small, but they’re also ...

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