From saliva to hunting strategies, ticks use a range of tactics that affect how quickly they can spread disease.

Create a tick-free zone around your houseKeep your lawn well-manicured. Well-mown lawns will keep the tick habitat away from ...

Red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome, was first reported in 2009 and is still relatively rare but is on the rise.

In a data analysis, Alleghany residents were about 25 times more likely to contract Lyme disease, and Watauga residents were ...

The risk of getting a tick-borne disease in the Northeast is on the rise this summer, according to the CDC, which is ...

Blacklegged ticks now account for 99% of reported tick bite illnesses in Vermont, and more than half tested carry Lyme disease.

The Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab says there's been an increase of submissions for tick testing.Director Nicole Chinnici says the Pennsylvania climate creates ...

According to the CDC, emergency room visits for tick bites in the Northeast are at their highest levels in at least five years.

How to protect yourself from ticks year-round While tick populations vary a lot regionally, some Northeastern states are seeing 'above average' numbers of American dog ticks this year.

How to protect yourself from ticks year-round Ticks can be active in any season and experts say it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible ...

There are many different species of ticks found globally and only some spread germs that can make people sick. A main worry is blacklegged ticks, also called deer ticks, which can spread Lyme disease.