As the summer weather beckons people to enjoy nature local healthcare officials are issuing an urgent reminder to “fight the ...

It's tick season now, and Lyme disease feels one bite away. If left untreated, Lyme disease can result in arthritis, heart ...

BOSTON (WKRC/WBZ/CNN Newsource) - A 5-week-old infant named Lily has been diagnosed with a suspected case of Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness, after spending the first weeks of her life at ...

Tick season has begun in Connecticut, and state scientists are warning that native black-legged (deer) ticks are testing positive for Lyme disease at higher rates than in previous years. That's ...

Cooler days are coming but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the figurative woods when it comes to ticks, whose bites can cause serious illnesses. We’re not under siege but health officials and others ...

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness, primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick ...

Warmer spring weather is prompting ticks to show up earlier than in previous years. Here’s how to stay safe as you head ...

It’s no secret that tick populations across the U.S. have exploded this year, reaching unprecedented numbers. The surge has been a frequent topic in recent news with experts reporting an all-time high ...

These three tick species account for nearly all tick‑borne diseases in Ohio. Here's where they live and how to avoid bites.

Ticks can be a massive nuisance in the garden. These blood-sucking creatures do not just ruin happy walks for gardeners, but they can also be sources of deadly illnesses, like Lyme disease. In fact, ...