Before you give your pup a bite from your plate, make sure it's safe and follow the 90/10 rule. Most of your pup's diet ...

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.

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

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

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

Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend, but there’s more to this bond than just loyalty and companionship. One of ...

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 ...

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