Are ticks a major concern in California? I moved here from the East Coast and everyone was concerned about Lyme disease. California is home to at least 48 species of ticks, and only 6 of these tend to ...

Milder winters and rainy springs help the parasites thrive in the U.S., and emergency-room visits for bites are up.

Eastern Ontario is at the epicentre of a tick population boom, and with it, health officials are reporting the highest levels ...

A species of tick that could spread diseases to people, pets and livestock was recently identified for the first time in ...

Scientists have discovered that the bacteria behind Lyme disease and anaplasmosis have a sneaky way of surviving inside ticks ...

The number of blacklegged ticks have exploded in the past decade, seemingly getting worse by the year as Canadian seasons get ...

A deadly virus, transmitted through tick bites, killed one and hospitalized two others as of June, Wisconsin health officials ...

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...

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

A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health ...

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...