It’s that time of year again. The sun is starting to shine brighter, the leaves are slowly unfolding, daffodils are blooming, and one of the Island’s biggest public health enemies is returning: the ...

Climate change and growing deer populations have helped Lyme disease proliferate in New England. But there are several ways ...

Concerned about ticks? Get the latest on Ohio's tick species increase, Lyme disease spikes, and tips to safeguard your ...

For those looking to go outside and enjoy a beautiful spring day, keep in mind that Connecticut is attracting more and more ticks, and those ticks are carrying more and ...

In northern states, a tick’s life cycle is two years long. University of Minnesota Associate Professor Jon Oliver explains ...

Kilo, an energetic dog who loves chewing on tree twigs, unknowingly picks up ticks from grassy areas — a common hiding spot for these tiny terrors. Veterinarian Dr. Claudia Sims of North Elm Animal ...

Researchers have discovered ticks in Maine carrying a new strain of bacteria that can cause a life-threatening infection in humans.

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