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As tick-borne diseases spread rapidly across Ohio, researchers call on the public for help
By: Haley Swaino
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Neal Sargeant drags a one-meter piece of cloth through the tall grass. After walking a few feet, he stops, kneels and flips over the fabric. “And… Read More

Sun’s out, ticks out. Lyme disease-carrying bloodsucker season is getting longer
By: Vanessa Romo | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Spring is here and temperatures are heating up. That means cases of tick-borne illnesses, particularly Lyme disease, are on the rise in the U.S. And the problem… Read More

Changing climate brings more ticks and related diseases to southeast Ohio
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When discussing the effects of climate change, ticks may not be the first thing that comes to mind for most people. However, these tiny arachnids are… Read More