Babesiosis is a malaria-like disease that is more commonly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest of the United States.

Just hearing the word “ticks” puts some people on edge as they consider the diseases the parasite sometimes gives to its ...

Cockroaches don't usually bite humans, but they can cause allergy symptoms and spread foodborne illnesses that can make you very sick.

unknown pathogen that could one day cause a serious international epidemic or pandemic. Vector-borne viruses like dengue and ...

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 bitten.