When it comes to danger in the natural world, size does not matter. Some of the most dangerous and deadly creatures are tiny, capable of delivering fatal blows despite having bodies smaller than a ...

The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a ...

New research highlights how nonnative tick species are regularly being introduced into the country through travel.

As human-driven climate change makes winters shorter, ticks are spreading to new parts of the country. And when ticks find hospitable homes, they bring new tick-borne illnesses to the humans who live ...

A rare tick-borne virus, Powassan, is suspected in a part of Massachusetts. As tick risks expand in the region, what to know and where to learn more.

A rare tick-borne virus, Powassan, is suspected on the Vineyard. As tick risks expand in the region, what to know and where to learn more.

Justin Timberlake says his recently diagnosed Lyme disease causes him nerve pain and excessive fatigue. Understanding the ...

Famous American singer Justin Timberlake has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. He shared the news with ...

Justin Timberlake has announced on Instagram that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, sharing the news in a post marking ...

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It ...

Babesiosis, a potentially deadly parasite spread by ticks, has expanded into several new U.S. states. Doctors are urged to ...

On this episode of VetXChange, Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, is tackling the world of tiks with our host Adam Christman, DVM, ...