Tick-borne illnesses remain a serious threat in Maine, according to an annual report released Wednesday by the University of ...

Two cases of alpha-gal syndrome suggest that the lone star tick isn’t the only species in the United States capable of triggering an allergy to red meat.

In New England, you should watch out for black legged ticks, which can cause Lyme's disease, and lone star ticks, which can cause a red meat allergy. To protect yourself from ticks, wear tight ...

More than 2,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported each year in Connecticut. Tick-borne diseases have become more prevalent ...

To lower your risk of a tick bite while enjoying nature, dress in long and tight clothing that covers your skin, wear bug ...

“Tick habitat … is spreading,” according to the Washington Trails Association statement. “Ticks have been spotted in more parts of Washington in recent years.” Those parts include the Olympic ...

Due to climate change, more ticks are migrating north, including species that are not native to California. The Bay Area Lyme ...

Deer ticks are the primary vector of tick-borne diseases in North America, yet no anti-tick vaccine exists to prevent tick bites and transmission of disease. Amid this unmet need, researchers at the ...

In New England, tick-borne diseases are more prevalent than in many other parts of the country, mainly due to the region's unique ecosystem. Ticks don't fly but attach themselves to animals or ...