The first recorded human case of a certain tick-borne illness in Connecticut has experts concerned, adding to the number of ...

Ticks are small dangerous parasites that live in tall grass waiting for a host animal to walk by. These insects consume the ...

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, ...

Tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are a public health concern in many parts of the United States. Fortunately, you can repel ticks and help prevent their bites.

For the first time, a tick-borne illness normally found hundreds of miles away was detected in a person in Connecticut, ...

Although warm, spring weather means more time outdoors, it also means more bugs – like bees, ticks, and mosquitoes. To help prevent and treat bug bites, follow these tips from dermatologists. Although ...

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

While Lyme disease is most prevalent in the northeastern United States, as deer ticks have spread, so has the disease. In ...

It sounds like the plot of a second-rate horror movie: fleet-footed ticks that hatch “bombs” of hundreds of hungry biting ...

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

While there are many natural tick-repellent options, they lack scientific support. Explore how to choose ways to repel ticks.

Beautiful fall days captivate many people, offering a burst of color as the leaves change and cooler temperatures that ...