Ticks are already prevalent in the woods in Lorain County. However, health officials now report that another species of tick has migrated to the area, bringing the threat of Lyme disease with it.

Emergency departments are seeing a notable increase in patients with tick bites, and the state epidemiologist said a tick ...

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

WORCESTER ― The number of ticks in Massachusetts is increasing, according to some experts, and that means the risk of ...

Ticks are most active in summer, the same time people also flock to the woods and prairies where the creatures live.

Babesiosis is a malaria-like disease that is more commonly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest of the United States.

A CDC spokesperson told Newsweek that "the number of babesiosis cases reported each year has increased over time." ...

Tick exposure is higher this year than any of the last three years, an experts said. Plus, a new species is surging.

Young children and senior citizens are the most at risk, according to recent CDC data. The Northeast region has the highest ...

The advice to prevent and treat tick bites remains the same: scan your body for tick bites after spending time outdoors, ...

STORY: In the woods an hour north of New York City, students are on high alert, not for bears or coyotes, but something much ...

There are many different species of ticks found globally and only some spread germs that can make people sick. A main worry is blacklegged ticks, also called deer ticks, which can spread Lyme disease.