Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season ...

Ticks can be active in any season, and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — ...

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

Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

Officials said the resident died from pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection. The risk to the public remains low.

Blacklegged ticks now account for 99% of reported tick bite illnesses in Vermont, and more than half tested carry Lyme disease.

Emergency room visits for tick bites are at a six-year high. Here’s how to prevent tick bites, and what to do if you get ...

As more pet owners are outdoors with their dogs to hike and explore, an uptick of blastomycosis cases, a fungal disease ...

Ticks pose a significant threat to pets, transmitting diseases like Lyme disease. Regular checks, especially around ears and ...

Healthbeat reports tick populations are rising in the Northeast, raising tick-borne disease risks. Here’s how to stay safe.

Once the tick is removed from the skin, the DEP advises washing the area with soap and water and disinfecting the bite site. With proper preparation and procedure before and after outdoor activities, ...