This invasive tick, which is usually found in grassy or woody areas, carries a number of diseases and can pose a risk to both ...

Tick bites are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself. Longer summers and shorter winters in North America mean more warm days throughout the year. These conditions are also creating longer life ...

Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on ...

Summer has arrived, and with it increased risk of tick exposure. Places to watch out for include wooded areas and patches with tall grass and bushes, explains Dr. Goudarz Molaei, research scientist ...

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can effectively repel the most common human-biting tick. In fact, they assert ...

Infected ticks have spread beyond state parks, creating a risk of infection even in residential areas. Early treatment with ...

Longer summers and shorter winters in North America mean more warm days throughout the year. These conditions are also creating longer life cycles for native arachnids, including bloodsucking ticks.