Health officials urge Michiganders to take precautions to prevent tick bites as the blood-sucking arachnids spread to more ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports cases have quadrupled over the past several years, rising to ...

Up-close tick encounters are nothing new to Peter Krause. As a tick-borne disease researcher, he's conducted fieldwork where ...

When you're on your next hike, or even out in your yard, be sure to dress appropriately, use insect repellent and avoid tall ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, the tick-borne illness that causes people to develop a serious allergy to meat and dairy, is "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts," the state epidemiologist says. Dr ...

Have you ever been drifting off to sleep when suddenly you hear what sounds like a gunshot, a door slamming, or an explosion inside your head? You jolt awake, heart pounding, sit upright in bed, but ...

It’s a rite of spring and summer: steeling yourself for the onslaught of tiny but potentially devastating ticks that spread diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This summer could be ...

As spring unfolds, new research highlights an issue for southwestern Pennsylvania residents: Most people know ticks are in their backyard, but few believe they’re actually at risk of contracting ...

NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut scientists warned of increased tick activity. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, or CAES, issued the warning on Monday. It said that there have been ...

Warmer temps and a strange winter are fueling a major tick surge. Unusual winter weather is causing a surge in tick populations and a longer tick season. Increased tick activity raises health risks, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s shaping up to be one of the worst tick seasons ever in the U.S., thanks to winter that saw both heavy snowfall and the ...