Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. Various brands of repellent are seen in a pharmacy in Sao Paulo, Brazil ...

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ticks that cause most Lyme disease cases. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

When it comes to keeping away creatures that creep and crawl, the U.S. doesn’t mess around. More than 198 million Americans used insect repellent last year, a figure that is expected to top 200 ...

FILE - This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, a carrier of Lyme disease. (CDC via AP, File) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most Oklahomans have experienced the dreaded tick bite after a day spent outdoors, or even just mowing the lawn. Because the ...