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It’s hard to say if it’s a dependable sign of spring, but it is different. For the last couple of days, we’ve been seeing ...

Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.

“Despite strong efforts by public health officials to warn our citizens about the risks, tick-borne disease cases are rising in Ontario County at an alarming rate." ...

Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a viral disease mostly found in southern India and diagnosed in 400-500 people each year.

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 ...

Winter weather and amount of precipitation may have an impact on the tick and mosquito activity during spring and summer ...

Ice scrapers and heavy coats have been temporarily set aside for sunglasses, but the natural world is still reeling from the deep freeze that gripped the region for the past several weeks. During the ...

Scientists discover how yellow fever and encephalitis viruses enter human cells, and block them with decoy molecules.

One of the most dangerous myths surrounding winter is that it is the one time of year you do not have to worry about ticks.

See inside Tolga Bat Hospital, a place for Australia’s injured and orphaned flying foxes.

Body Armour is already aligned with this shift. Its clean-ingredient electrolyte formulations, practical education and innovations like the Core Alert watch transition heat safety from reactive to ...