Folk methods for removing ticks are usually bunk for one of a few reasons. Either they aim to induce the tick to detach with ...

Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new research shows.

Tick season has arrived in Austria, bringing increased risk of serious illnesses like TBE and Lyme disease. Here’s how to protect yourself, your children and your pets.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the charity, Lyme Disease UK, is urging the public to look out for these dangerous ...

Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new research ...

Warmer temperatures increase tick activity, raising the risk of tick-borne illnesses, University of Maine Tick Lab warns.

As the risk of Lyme disease increases with the warmer weather, Dartmouth scientists, medical experts and students share their ...

These little critters, which are mainly found in the eastern half of the US along with the Midwest, the Mayo Clinic explains, can spread parasites, bacteria and a virus with its bite. Not only able to ...

There are symptoms to watch out for after a tick bites you. Look for a reddish ring around the bite site, rash, headache, and aching muscles and joints. Seek medical attention if you notice these ...

Don't pull the tick's body off the bite fast and sharply because the mouth could stay embedded in the skin. Those parts don't transmit Lyme disease, but it's not ideal. Don't squeeze or crush the ...

Don't pull the tick's body off the bite fast and sharply because the mouth could stay embedded in the skin. Those parts don't transmit Lyme disease, but it's not ideal. Don't squeeze or crush the tick ...