Thousands could be at risk of suffering from a chronic disease this summer simply by skipping the doctor, research has ...

See how many tick bite-related emergency department visits the Northeast has seen this summer compared to last summer.

HealthDay News — Only 34% of patients with erythema migrans >5 cm are positive for Lyme disease by a standard 2-tier testing (STTT) algorithm, and of patients continuing to experience symptoms, only ...

A rising number of people are getting ER treatment for tick bites in parts of the U.S., according to the CDC. Ticks can cause ...

The discovery of a rabid bat prompted health officials to warn that people should not approach wild or stray animals.

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

Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

The Ledge Light Health District announced that a bat in East Lyme on Thursday has tested positive for rabies. The bat was ...

Babesiosis is a malaria-like disease that is more commonly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest of the United States.

"Early diagnosis and treatment, with additional follow-up by health care providers, has the potential to improve patient ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports emergency rooms across the United States are experiencing a surge in tick bite cases, with the Northeast being hit the ...