The rare bacteria was first discovered in Sonoma County.

Pet owners are being urged to watch for ticks and signs of tick-borne illnesses as warmer weather creates favorable ...

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their small ...

Tick-borne illnesses have been on the rise for years now and more people are getting Lyme disease. This is why and how to ...

Janine Hauck doesn't know which tick gave her anaplasmosis and Lyme disease. She just remembers the fatigue, weakness and nausea. The Mt. Lebanon, Pa., resident was an avid hiker, backpacker, dancer, ...

Lyme disease, which is caused by deer ticks, has been on the rise in Ontario County over the last five years. Canandaigua City Council's environmental committee meets at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Hurley ...

New findings document the first known detection and first locally acquired human infection in the state ...

Tick season has arrived, which means that between now and September in the United States, you’re more likely to discover a tick on your skin after spending time outdoors. In fact, emergency room ...

Tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Tennessee, with ticks being most active from April to September. Six medically important tick species are found in Tennessee, capable of transmitting diseases ...

Tick bites are driving a national surge in emergency room visits. Here's what to know about tick season and Lyme disease in ...