tick bites
Coverage of tick bites in the Nexus archive.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year as climate warms
Tick bites in the US are surging due to climate warming, with emergency department visits spiking in 2026. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats and rising temperatures, heightening risks of diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- How to protect yourself from ticks
The article discusses how to avoid ticks during tick season, highlighting NPR's consultation with two experts on tick bites and behavior.
- What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Scooter injuries, sunburns, colds and viruses
Metro Detroit is experiencing various health issues, including scooter injuries, sunburns, colds, and viruses. Wayne County reports seasonal allergies, stomach viruses, and outdoor injuries, while Oakland County sees tick bites and summer viruses. Washtenaw County notes asthma flare-ups and respiratory viruses.
- What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
Alpha-gal syndrome is a life-threatening allergy to meat caused by tick bites, with symptoms including hives and diarrhea after consuming red meat or dairy. The first treatment has been approved, and cases are rising due to increased awareness and the expanding habitat of the lone star tick.
- Plant Daddy: Preventing tick bites, how to stop yellowing clematis plants & more
WGN’s 'Plant Daddy' Tim Joyce provides weekend gardening tips, including methods to prevent tick bites and address yellowing in clematis plants. The article invites readers to submit questions via email.
- 2026 expected to be another bad year for ticks
The 2026 outlook for ticks indicates a rise in Lyme disease cases, with the CDC reporting the highest weekly emergency room visits for tick bites in a decade. Bradley Blackburn provides guidance on protecting against ticks.
- Tick bites causing highest rate of ER visits in a decade: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that tick bites caused the highest rate of emergency room visits in a decade during the second week of April, with 71 visits per 100,000 people.
- Tick season is sending more people to hospitals. Here's how you can protect yourself.
The CDC reports a record number of emergency room visits due to tick bites for this time of year in at least a decade. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder provides guidance on protecting against tick bites.