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The first case of a rare parasite-borne illness has been reported in the Northeast after a woman was bit by an invasive tick in Connecticut. Scientists at Yale University reported the woman ...

All types are very small. The largest tick may swell to the size of an apple seed after it feeds, but many ticks are much smaller than that. Ticks are flat before they feed. As they feed ...

The first-ever recorded Northeast case of a tick-borne disease was reported in Connecticut, officials said. Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis is a type of spotted fever transmitted through infected ...

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The best flea and tick treatments for dogs protect your pet from these common pests, as well as lice, mites, intestinal worms, and life-threatening heartworm infections. You can find safe and ...

One in 10 pets don't survive tick bites, but new research is helping owners and vets anticipate how dangerous the upcoming season will be. The predictive model, shared publicly for the first time ...

The first human case of a new tick-borne disease in Connecticut has been confirmed. According to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, the first locally acquired human case of ...

Sydney vets are urging owners to treat their dogs with tick prevention and regularly check their fur. Vet Angela Phillips says weather changes this year has led to more ticks, particularly in ...

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SPOTTING this iconic Christmas character on a 50p coin could make it worth 21 times its face value. Each year, The Royal Mint releases a 50p coin featuring Raymond Briggs’ beloved festive ...