Hospitals are already seeing an unusually high number of emergency room visits for tick bites, which are raising concerns ...

The family of a man who died from a tick-borne illness is warning others to be vigilant and check themselves during this year ...

As warmer temperatures and longer summers lead to an increase in tick populations, the number of tick bites and Lyme disease ...

According to the CDC, more than 300,000 people will contract Lyme Disease each year. The culprit? The blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick.

An early-May spike in tick bites in New York and the Northeast triggered public health alarms about tickborne illnesses. What ...

Experts are urging residents to be mindful of the ticks carrying it as they become more active across the state ...

This is a fairly new one when it comes to tick-borne illnesses. Alpha-gal syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening ...

You actually have to brush up against the vegetation where the tick is waiting." Wear long sleeves and pants. Use insect repellent. Treat your clothing with permethrin. Check your body thoroughly ...

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

Most people are familiar with Lyme disease, said Dr. Catherine Brown, state epidemiologist for Massachusetts. But it's not ...

Despite the dry weather, ticks are already active in Minnesota. As spring unfolds, outdoor enthusiasts should be cautious and ...