Tick populations have remained stable over the past two decades, but the percentage of ticks with dangerous pathogens has ...

Lone star ticks gained their name from the white spot on the back of adult females. They are one of the first tick species to ...

Discover the signs of Lyme disease that everyone must recognize, from the classic bull's-eye rash to neurological symptoms ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging the public to learn how to protect themselves from ticks and the illnesses ...

Babesiosis, a rare tick-borne illness, is spreading through parts of the U.S. The disease could be especially dangerous for ...

As the days grow warmer and we spend more time outdoors with our pets, we’re reminded that our region’s natural beauty comes ...

As the weather warms and more people spend time outside, health professionals are reminding the public that parasites like ...

Check yourself - and your pets - for ticks regularly after you’ve been outside or on a walk or hike. They like to hide near the hairline, ears, neck, under arms or around the groin. Check between ...

Comfortable temperatures and blue skies mean Connecticut residents are going outside more, and that brings with it more opportunities for ticks to latch on, increasing the risk of getting infected ...

The Fordham Tick Index is provided as a weekly public service by Fordham University and is based on both current and ...

Joshua Meyerson, medical director for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, said springtime is when the department ...

TheMontana Department of Public Health and Human Services is alerting the public about the identification of a new tick in ...