Whether it's a dog or a cat, many pet owners are familiar with the issue: tick season starts with the warmer months. The common wood tick, in particular, can transmit dangerous diseases, including ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.

Local agencies are ramping up efforts to track, test and teach prevention, and residents are encouraged to take precautions ...

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...

Maine has reported 3,035 cases of Lyme disease so far in 2024, as of December 3, which is the highest on record. The state is among the top 10 states with the highest rates of the disease in the U ...

Long-term studies indicate that populations living in flood-prone areas, drought-hit regions, and wildfire zones suffer from ...

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

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

A new Lyme disease vaccine, VLA15, is currently being tested and the manufacturers could ask the FDA for authorization as ...