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

Lyme disease affects about 500,000 Americans each year, data shows. Symptoms range from rash and fatigue to serious nerve and ...

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

The Asian longhorned tick, which has been spotted in over 20 states, was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight ...

The Conversation updates readers on a spreading red meat allergy linked to tick bites, notably from the lone star tick and others, alarming health experts.

We asked doctors about how to safely remove ticks. Explore top-rated tweezers, twisters, keys, and cards for effective, complete tick extraction. Protect against Lyme disease and other tick-borne ...

As summer continues and we reach mid-season, outdoor activities such as hiking, and camping bring a higher chance of encountering ticks. Ticks are very small and can often go unnoticed by the naked ...

Basic yet most important. Monsoon rains can leave pets wet for a long period of time, which increases the risk of fungal infections and skin irritations. After any outdoor activity, thoroughly towel ...

Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, or SFTS, which is transmitted by ticks. The number of patients has reached a ...

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

Alexis Christine showing off the seed tick. Alexis Christine was spending time at her second home in Kansas when an ordinary day took an unexpected turn. The 34-year-old tells PEOPLE she and her ...

In Estonia, ticks pose two serious threats — tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and Lyme disease — and health officials say Lyme cases are climbing. Kersti Kink, chief medical officer at West Tallinn ...