Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The risk of being bitten by a tick in New York City is currently extremely high, researchers at Fordham ...

Ticks can be active in any season and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — ...

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...

This year, New York City — the home to 8.2 million residents — has experienced a surge in the number of black-legged tick ...

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense ...

The black-legged tick, or deer tick, Ixodes scapularis, can transmit Lyme disease and other health hazards. U.S. Centers for ...