A single bite from the lone star tick can reprogram a person’s immune system, triggering a lasting allergic reaction to red ...

WASHINGTON — It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: ...

"Around half of survivors may experience permanent neurological damage." ...

The unofficial start of summer arrives this weekend — and ticks are wasting no time crashing the party. Emergency room visits for tick bites jumped more than 25% nationwide in April compared to the ...

Tick season got off to an early and strong start this year. This spring, emergency room visits for tick bites in the United States surged to the highest levels seen in nearly a decade, according to ...

As tick activity increases, experts advise taking extra care before spending time outdoors. Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest levels for this time of year since 2017.

There is a lot of panic out there when it comes to ticks. Sam Telford doesn’t like it. Some reports say it’s an unusually bad tick season, with Lyme disease a major risk. Telford is an epidemiologist ...

In California we’re at less risk from tick-borne Lyme disease — but we’re not immune. Here’s what to know about keeping yourself and your pets safe. If you’ve been out on a hike near the Bay Area ...