Ticks tend to be smaller than a pencil eraser, but they can cause big health problems. A bite from a tick can lead to Lyme disease, or the lesser-known Powassan virus. Check for ticks after spending ...

Sometimes you’re sitting there reading a book when you suddenly feel the top of your head smarting. Or you have had a nagging pain on the back of your neck for a couple of days while you were sitting ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Many days this past winter had temperatures above average in the Ozarks. We certainly saw that pan out, with Springfield’s seventh-warmest December on record and last month ...

It's that time of year again - ticks are popping up across the state. If you plan to spend time outdoors this summer, you should be vigilant. They’re hanging on to low-hanging foliage waiting for a ...

Joan Merriam lives in Nevada City with her new golden retriever Frankie, her Maine coon cat Indy, and the infinite spirits of her beloved goldens Joey and Casey. You can reach Joan at ...

Sometimes people call me “the tick guy,” but I’m a mammal guy by training. Although I respect ticks, I don’t fear them, especially after developing an immunity that kills them when they try to bite me ...

Editors note: MyNorthwest was informed via the Department of Health (DOH) that outdated information was used from the DOH website. The section on tick species has been updated to include more relevant ...