Lone star ticks gained their name from the white spot on the back of adult females. They are one of the first tick species to ...

As outdoor activities increase during warmer months, so do the risk of tick-borne diseases. Among the most common in North America are Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, both transmitted primarily through ...

Tick season lasts from early spring through fall, and ticks can have dire consequences if they aren’t found. It can happen to ...

Those with the Utah Disease Response, Evaluation, Analysis and Monitoring program said it’s important to keep your eyes peeled for the tiny, sometimes disease-carrying bugs.

In 2024, a Massachusetts man was bit by a tick. Days later, he collapsed and was hospitalized. Weeks later, he was dead. Now ...

It’s officially peak tick season in Rhode Island, which means everyone should remain vigilant while spending time outside.

According to MDHHS, Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common tick-borne disease in ...

As Virginians head outdoors during warmer weather, an emergency medicine physician with Virginia Tech is spreading awareness about tick bite prevention and treatment.