A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio. Ticks, parasites that feed on the blood of humans ...

Babesiosis is rare — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports around 2,000 cases in the United States every year. But what made Duncan’s case even more unusual is that he contracted ...

Oh joy: it's tick season again. Most outdoor activists will be aware of Lyme disease, and may know someone who has contracted ...

The weakness is found in the Lyme-causing bacteria itself, which is the lactate dehydrogenase (BbLDH) enzyme. Researchers say ...

The deer tick is one of the five most commonly found in Pennsylvania, and it's the one the state's DEP is focused on.

Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain ...

This is a fairly new one when it comes to tick-borne illnesses. Alpha-gal syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening allergy to pork, beef, rabbit, lamb, and/or venison, and byproducts of ...

From hiking trails to backyard gardens, Canadians are being advised to stay vigilant against ticks as climate change ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the best way to stop the spread of tick-borne diseases is to reduce ...

While Lyme Disease is always top-of-mind when talking about ticks, there are other sorts of diseases and syndromes that tick ...

As the weather warms and people begin to spend more time outside, ticks and mosquitoes will do the same. While these pests ...

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the reasons behind rising rates of tick bites and the expanding regions ...