Having fleas and ticks in and around your home can be worrisome especially for those of us with pets. Though fleas (photo on left, above) and ticks (photo on right) both feed on the blood of mammals, ...

Babesiosis, an infectious disease caused by parasites of the genus Babesia, is on the rise. Here's what you should know about ...

Babesiosis, a tick-borne illness, is becoming more common in the U.S.

MaineHealth is partnering with Tufts University for a new $20.7 million study that will research post-treatment Lyme disease ...

It’s not just the bites that are worrisome; these ticks carry with them the silent threat of Lyme disease, an infection that spreads with little warning. Studies in Europe estimate that 1 to 5 ...

The research team then screened other patients from across north-eastern China who had developed an acute fever within one month of a tick bite. This led to them identifying another 17 cases of ...

If you cannot remove the mouth easily with tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water ...

The research team then screened other patients from across north-eastern China who had developed an acute fever within one month of a tick bite. This led to them identifying another 17 cases of ...

Cats and dogs are regarded as family by most pet owners. As with any family dynamic, pet owners are also aware that anything ...

Learn about the most common fall pests, their signs and effective removal tips to keep your home pest-free this season.