In fact, adult black-legged ticks stand up to winter weather just fine, and deer tick season never really ends, said Jody L.

As the weather warms and outdoor activities increase, it’s crucial to be aware of ticks as peak season is now underway. ...

Epidemiologist Elizabeth Schiffman, who supervises the Vectorborne Diseases Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health, ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes the lone star tick as “very aggressive,” and it seeks out human ...

No treatment is available Powassan virus and about 10% of victims with severe cases die, while half of survivors have ...

Scientists at the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute extends its tick study. They aim to find details about how the ...

While the knowledge of ticks being vectors for Lyme disease is ubiquitous, there’s a lesser-known threat these insects carry that's concerning health experts: the Powassan virus. As the tick season ...

For the first time, specialists in Montana have identified a blacklegged tick in the state, a species that can carry Lyme ...

Though not all ticks carry Lyme disease, it is the most common tick-borne infection in New York City and in the United States ...