Ticks live in North Carolina year-round, and can transmit serious illnesses such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky ...

As you spend more time outside and in nature, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. While ticks might look like ...

Scientists in Oregon have revealed that many people suffering from long-term symptoms caused by a type of bite do not seek ongoing help from their doctor.

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

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

Only 34 percent of patients with erythema migrans >5 cm are positive for Lyme disease by a standard two-tier testing (STTT) ...

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

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 ...