Tag: Ticks
Protect Yourself: Why Ticks Are Spreading in the Great Lakes region
Ticks are at their highest levels in nearly 10 years, experts share how to protect yourself from the tiny parasites.
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Top winners announced at Kincardine flower show
On June 1, the members of the Kincardine and District Horticulture Society had a blooming good time at the monthly meeting and flower show. Here you will see some of the flower show exhibits. There were many exhibitors and so many beautiful entries. Here are photos of the Best in Show and the first prize […]
What eagles can tell us about the health of the Great Lakes
Blood is thicker than water. Scientists are using baby eagle blood to assess the health of Michigan’s environment. Because eagles are top predators, heavily linked to lakes and rivers, they provide a proxy for water quality.
Michigan teen tobacco use ticks up as prevention funding lags
Michigan spends far less on tobacco prevention than the federal government recommends. As teen use begins to climb again, health advocates say that should change….
What experts want you to know about ticks (and how to avoid them)
LFP reporter Brian Williams breaks down what you need to know about ticks