A University of Arizona researcher is part of an effort to identify the diseases carried by ticks, and she's asking people to send her samples.

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

Tick bites and related illnesses are on the rise, said one doctor who has seen around two patients with tick bites per day.

The Southeast, including Georgia, saw a rise in tick bites earlier this year, resulting in an increase in hospital visits.

Ticks flourish across Vermont. These tiny pests can carry viruses, bacteria, and parasites and cause at least a dozen human ...

Learn More › Experts warned that the tick population in the United States was booming, and we’re now seeing the unfortunate effects across the country. We’re updating you on the latest in tick-related ...