Ticks are tiny, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of animals and humans, and are commonly found in woodland and ...

Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), or "monkey fever," is currently surging in Karnataka's Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts ...

Along the trails of Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, San Mateo County Vector Control swept the areas to collect and study ticks. And to their surprise, they recently discovered the emergence of ...

Lyme disease gets a lot of attention, but as there's been an uptick in deer tick numbers over the years, another illness has ...

After moving from Connecticut to Ohio, Eve Marcus, an 83-year-old Oxford resident, found a tick on herself while tending to her garden. Only 10 days later, she experienced overwhelming back pains, ...

As the risk of Lyme disease increases with the warmer weather, Dartmouth scientists, medical experts and students share their ...

No treatment is available Powassan virus and about 10% of victims with severe cases die, while half of survivors have ...

To lower your risk of a tick bite while enjoying nature, dress in long and tight clothing that covers your skin, wear bug ...

Homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts are being warned about a population explosion of insects that could spread life-threatening disease throughout New York.

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, ...

Immunizing mice with an edited Lyme disease-causing bacterial protein effectively protected them against the disease.

Dogs and cats who spend time outside may be at increased risk of diseases, including those caused by ticks. Here's what you need to know.