Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

Study shows many ticks carry several infections, increasing health risks and making diagnosis harder after bites.

More ticks in the U.S. Northeast now carry multiple diseases, raising risks as Lyme and babesiosis co-infections climb.

A new study from the Cary Institute found 10% of ticks sampled carried multiple pathogens, including those that cause Lyme ...

With tick season approaching soon, Bassett Healthcare Network specialists are warning people to be aware of a few key ...

Acting fast after a tick bite can lower your risk of developing Lyme disease. You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your ...

A nationwide analysis of 470 adults who blamed tick bites for months of illness has found no evidence of persistent ...

An expansive study of ticks in New York and the diseases they carry determined that the prevalence of a lesser-known blood parasite is rising. Scientists were expecting to find plenty of Lyme disease ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread several diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family ...

With pesticide resistance emerging, researchers evaluated the efficacy of organic compounds for controlling the pest.