Health officials say Powassan virus has been detected in ticks for the first time in Winnebago County. The virus is spread to ...

Tick bites on humans can cause illness and complications. A 5-year-old boy in Ohio experienced temporary paralysis as a result. Flea-like tick bites on humans , how dangerous are they? According to ...

Scientists with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station are warning that ticks are now active in Connecticut as ...

Alpha-gal syndrome is spreading in the US. Here’s what to know about the tick-borne illness that can cause fatal red meat ...

State and national health officials are encouraging people to take caution as the number of emergency room visits for tick bites spikes. Emergency room visits for tick bites have gone up this year, ...

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, a potentially disabling infection caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick to people and pets.

An invasive tick species is creeping its way into more parts of the country as warming temperatures help it spread a little-known infection that can leave people with debilitating symptoms and, in ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread several diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family ...

Tick populations have surged in the Northeast. Here’s how to keep you and your pets safe this summer. As climate change brings longer summers and milder winters, tick populations have surged across ...

It’s almost a rite of passage for service members conducting field training during the spring and summer months in Maryland—the tick check. This careful, whole-body scan can help prevent serious ...