Spring may have sprung, but you don’t want any ticks springing on your body this season. As the weather starts to get warmer, deer ticks start to get active again, and one bad bite could get ...

Cats and dogs are exposed to a variety of parasites and diseases when they spend time outdoors. Pets encounter many risks ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...

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 ...

Kuchyt said grooming can help with dealing with avoid ticks for your pet.

Governor Maura Healey on Thursday unveiled a new public health measure aimed at taming a growing public health threat: Alpha-gal syndrome, the red-meat allergy triggered by the bi ...

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

State officials warn of alpha-gal, a rare tick-triggered meat allergy. Dr. Todd Ellerin of South Shore Health outlines symptoms, treatment and precautions as tick season gets under way.