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

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by black-legged ticks carrying Borrelia burgdorferi. Early symptoms often ...

A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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

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

FDA approves Bravecto Quantum, the first injectable flea and tick treatment offering dogs up to 12 months of protection.

This tick has already been reported in more than 15 Ohio counties, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

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

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 ...

"She growled at the vet and the techs—she was just super terrified of being hurt," said Paulla King, who rescued the petrified pup.