Tennessee is home to six medically important tick species, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. Here are the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

Once found mainly in New England and pockets of the Midwest, disease-spreading ticks are now appearing in more places across the U.S. Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest levels ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a ...

Pet owners are being told to protect their beloved pooches as a deadly tick-bourne disease is ravaging dogs in the Northern ...

The percentage of dogs exposed to the bacterium that causes anaplasmosis, an illness spread by ticks, has risen. It could be ...

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a pediatrician with Colorado Mountain Medical, said she receives calls from ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...