Yikes! What does a tick look like?

Here's what medical experts want you to know about spotting ticks, treating tick bites and working to prevent coming into contact with one.

Maine facing new tick threat that could harm humans and animals? What we know

The University of Maine and state conservation officials confirmed the tick’s presence in July. The species is originally ...

Disease-carrying invasive species spreads to 25th US state - is yours at risk?

An invasive Asian longhorned tick has been found in a 25th US state for the first time. The tick can reproduce without mating ...

Genetically engineered mice could take the bite out of Lyme disease on Nantucket, scientists say

Scientists hope genetically modified mice will curb the spread of Lyme disease. They headed to Nantucket — home to a large ...

Invasive tick spreads to 23 states: Should you be concerned?

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as of April 2025, the tick has been reported in Arkansas, Delaware, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, ...