Ticks and the diseases they carry are only becoming more common. But new treatments and vaccines might not be too far off.

Ticks live in North Carolina year-round, and can transmit serious illnesses such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky ...

Staff at one of Chicago's largest hospital systems say they are seeing increased tick-bite cases, but there is not enough ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are at a six-year high. Here’s how to prevent tick bites, and what to do if you get ...

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

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research suggests you're most likely to spot a tick in these 12 body parts.

How to identify a lone star tick? Lone star ticks are brown with a silvery-white, star-shaped spot on their backs. They're mostly prevalent in the South, but spreading in Rhode Island.

A heads up for cattle producers, there’s a deadly tick in the United States, and researchers at Oklahoma State University are concerned.

The white socks will allow you to spot any ticks and remove them before they find another access spot. “Placing clothing into a dryer on high heat for at least 30 minutes can kill any ticks ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville health officials want you to help them keep people safe from ticks. The Metro Department of Health and Wellness is doing that through their “Spot a Tick and Share” ...