Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.

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

Colorado’s mountains had record low snow levels, while Salt Lake City and Phoenix were among the cities who had their highest ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are rising in the state. Experts recommend preventative measures like using insect repellant and checking for ticks after being outdoors. Prompt tick removal and ...

If you're exploring Michigan's great outdoors this season, beware of ticks — potential Lyme disease carriers that will bite both people and their pets while looking for a blood meal. While the ...

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

A new tick species, climate change and a warning from a local doctor are behind the dramatic rise in Lyme disease across West Michigan.

HOLLAND, Mich. — Despite dropping temperatures along Michigan’s lakeshore, area veterinarians warn that ticks remain a threat to pets and their owners throughout fall, winter, and spring. Steve Fazer ...