Climate change may be helping longhorned ticks spread Ehrlichiosis across the U.S. more effectively. The infection ...

The invasive longhorned tick species is posing new health risks as scientists warn that it could potentially lead to an ...

Pet poisonings are a serious risk, with the ASPCA reporting over 400,000 cases annually. Common dangers include medications, ...

Public health agencies are urging people to take precautions when spending time outdoors, such as using insect repellent and ...

You know Lyme disease. But across areas of the Northeast, incidents of "anaplasmosis" – a different vector-borne illness – ...

Ticks are found across Virginia in all settings, from rural to urban, and can cause several diseases that can affect people.

Here are four kinds of ticks — and the diseases they potentially carry — to watch out for: ...

Beyond companionship, dogs can transmit diseases like leptospirosis and salmonellosis, posing health risks. Infections spread ...

Focus on spots that ticks love to hide, such as under the collar, behind the ears, around the tail, and between toes. If your ...

The "SexyBack" singer, 44, reflected on the pain he's felt with the condition, and how he hopes to help others facing the disease too.