Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

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While the arrival of warmer weather brings the opportunity to spend more time lounging on your lawn or hiking woodsy trails, we’re not the only ones excited about the long, warm days ahead ...

While the arrival of warmer weather brings the opportunity to spend more time lounging on your lawn or hiking woodsy trails, we’re not the only ones excited about the long, warm days ahead: Ticks are ...

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In 2012, Ohio revamped its dog laws to move away from restrictions targeted at specific types of dogs, such as pit bulls. The current law focuses on the behavior of the dogs, not the breeds.

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The recent crackdown by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) on flea markets in Bulawayo has left hundreds of vendors without an income, raising concerns about the affordability of import duties ...