Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

The Ohio Department of Health said 185 cases of Lyme disease have been reported in Hamilton County over the last 25 years.

“If you’re out all day long, try to do a quick check for ticks every few hours,” said Bobbi Pritt at the Mayo Clinic. “When ...

Ticks can be active in any season and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — ...

Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — ...

It’s not just the hiking trail where you need to worry about ticks. These arthropods are now a problem in major cities—and ...

Blood-sucking ticks are gross and can carry a variety of diseases. But how do you protect yourself against ticks? And why do ...

The temperatures also bring out parasites that, despite their small size, can pose big dangers. Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes ...

With summer now here, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds residents to take recommended common-sense precautions to keep everyone, especially young children, safe this summer.