CDC reports record-breaking emergency room visits for tick bites, with children and elderly most affected. Learn prevention ...

The type of tick that typically carries disease in New England is the deer tick, which can be as small as a poppy seed.

So far in 2025, more than 31% of the ticks tested in New York were positive for at least one pathogen, according to the ...

Ticks are spreading beyond traditional regions experiencing an uptick in milder winters, with experts warning about the rise ...

Once the tick is removed from the skin, the DEP advises washing the area with soap and water and disinfecting the bite site.

Lynne McCormack moved to Chilmark last year and enjoys working at the public library in the small town on Martha’s Vineyard.

Anaplasmosis is transmitted by the same tick that spreads Lyme disease, but it doesn't come with a rash and can be deadly. A ...

In late April, the Pennsylvania Department of Health released a health alert notifying health care providers that tick ...

Consumer Reports’ Paul Hope says a few simple steps can help keep your yard tick-free. It starts with the grass. Ticks love ...

Since 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed 17 cases in the commonwealth, according to the study published in ...

The Department of Health offers an online dashboard showing where ticks are prevalent to help people plan outdoor activities.