Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The risk of being bitten by a tick in New York City is currently extremely high, researchers at Fordham ...

You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your clothes ...

Since 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed 17 cases in the commonwealth, according to the study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology. Most of them were on the Eastern Shore ...

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...

After removing the tick, keep an eye on the skin around the bite. If a rash or flu-like symptoms appear within several days or weeks, see a doctor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does ...

LymeLnk founder Eva Scarano, who has battled the tick-borne illness, hopes to increase public awareness and education to ...

Q: We live in Wisconsin, and this year we're seeing a lot of news about ticks carrying Lyme disease and a few other kinds I ...

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

Leona Maguire told Golfweek she is still dealing with tick bites she received during the U.S. Women's open in Wisconsin last ...

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) stated that certain tick-borne diseases can be spread to dogs. “Tick bites can cause a localized reaction, including skin damage, inflammation and ...

However, the tick has to carry the bacteria to give you Lyme disease. Not all ticks carry the bacteria. According to the Global Lyme Alliance, anywhere from under 1% to over 50% of black-legged ...