Evelyn Andersen, APNP

It’s tick season, and if you’ve ever been bitten, you’ve probably heard this advice: “Just take one 200 mg dose of doxycycline and you’ll be fine.” This recommendation has become a common “quick fix” in emergency rooms and urgent care centers across the country. But is it based on solid science? Unfortunately, no.

It’s officially peak tick season here in the Midwest—and over the past 3 weeks, we’ve seen a significant  rise in tick bite-related calls...

Every summer, I get asked the same question: “What sunscreen do you recommend?” And while I do have favorites (I’ll share those below), my answer always starts with this: The best sun protection is your own biology — when it’s working with the light, not against it.