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

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 ...

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

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

Studies have linked ticks on six continents to alpha-gal syndrome and its unusual symptoms. An entomologist explains what this frustrating illness is.

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

A rare tick-borne virus, Powassan, is suspected in a part of Massachusetts. As tick risks expand in the region, what to know and where to learn more.