A study from Europe has shown that awareness of disease-carrying ticks and how to handle them varies widely across surveyed ...

Over 60% of human infectious diseases come from animals. Learn what zoonotic diseases are, how they are transmitted, and why ...

Little creatures have woken up to wreak havoc on people as spring begins. Blacklegged ticks are tiny organisms that, in addition to Lyme disease, can result in a wide range of other health problems.

Warmer weather and longer tick seasons are fueling a surge in tick-related illnesses across the U.S. Lyme disease remains the ...

Thousands of Australians report suffering debilitating chronic symptoms after getting a tick bite. But their illness — and ...

Hiking and camping fanatics know all too well the risks of a tick bite. Ticks are tiny but carry mighty illnesses, including Lyme disease. They thrive in heavily wooded areas across the U.S. and ...

Thousands of Arkansans will go afield over the next few months, increasing the chances of a potentially debilitating encounter with ticks. Ticks are more than just annoying. They can also carry ...

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says more Iowans are being diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to ...

Only 10 counties in Missouri had positive cases of the parasite in 2024. Cases have since exploded in 38 other counties.

Ticks can’t jump. But thanks to the forces of static electricity, sometimes, the arachnids can soar through the air, a new study says.

Outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners have a common enemy in the wild: ticks. The bloodsucking parasites come in different varieties, but tend to be especially pervasive in certain parts of natural ...

Diseases caused by tick bites are increasing in Michigan, state officials say, and they urge those spending time outdoors to watch for the arachnids while exploring this summer. While the parasites ...