Milder winters and rainy springs help the parasites thrive in the U.S., and emergency-room visits for bites are up.

One story explains what to do if a copperhead bites your dog, including symptoms to watch for and why leashing your pet ...

As you spend more time outside and in nature, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. While ticks might look like ...

Ticks and the diseases they carry are only becoming more common. But new treatments and vaccines might not be too far off.

Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

Ticks may be tiny, but they pack a punch. We’ve put together everything you need to know to keep you and your pets safe from ...

“The best place for ticks is your armpits and groin because they are warm, moist, and a good source of blood,” says pest ...

Healthbeat reports tick populations are rising in the Northeast, raising tick-borne disease risks. Here’s how to stay safe.

When home do a tick check, search around your knees, underarms, behind your ears, and your crotch. Also, check your pets if ...

There’s nothing fancy about tick hunting. When University of Pittsburgh professor Danielle Tufts and her team of public health students go out, they bring just a few things: A white jumpsuit, a pair ...