Ticks, let's face it, bite. Nobody wants to come into contact with a tick, but it is unavoidable. Since encountering a tick is virtually unavoidable, it is critical to be informed. Misinformation about ticks, tick bites, and tick-borne diseases may increase the dangers associated with them. Arm yourself against these arachnids (did you know ticks aren't considered insects?) by understanding what's real about ticks and what's fiction. Myth #1: A tick can be suffocated. If you

The severity of tick-borne illnesses has further come into the light recently. New York lawmakers have voiced their disappointment with governor Andrew Cuomo and his lack of investment into tick-borne illness research, prevention, and treatment. It is no secret that Connecticut is the Lyme capital of the United States. But did you know that New York is the third highest-ranking state in the country for Lyme disease diagnoses? One report states that over 95,000 cases have been

Lyme, Connecticut is a small, sparsely-populated New England town that boasts scenic views of the coast, rolling green hills, and dense...