Lyme disease cases in Michigan nearly quadrupled between 2022 and 2025 as the state's tick population surges.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports cases have quadrupled over the past several years, rising to ...

Up-close tick encounters are nothing new to Peter Krause. As a tick-borne disease researcher, he's conducted fieldwork where ...

State health officials are warning outdoor enthusiasts to be on the lookout for blacklegged “deer” ticks in Ohio. The ticks are growing in population, which could mean an increase in Lyme disease and ...

When you're on your next hike, or even out in your yard, be sure to dress appropriately, use insect repellent and avoid tall ...

Some recent headlines suggest Americans are facing a particularly bad year for tick bites and illnesses, but the evidence is patchy and the science complicated. What may be true in one part of the ...

While health experts say people should be alert for ticks year-round, ticks are most active in Wisconsin from spring through fall. Avoiding exposure to ticks and tick bites is the recommended strategy ...

Alpha-gal syndrome, the tick-borne illness that causes people to develop a serious allergy to meat and dairy, is "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts," the state epidemiologist says. Dr ...

Up-close tick encounters are nothing new to Peter Krause. As a tick-borne disease researcher, he's conducted fieldwork where these parasites live ...