More ticks in the U.S. Northeast now carry multiple diseases, raising risks as Lyme and babesiosis co-infections climb.

A new study from the Cary Institute found 10% of ticks sampled carried multiple pathogens, including those that cause Lyme and babesiosis.

Initial symptoms of Powassan include fever, headache, vomiting, and weakness, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the virus often leads to a more severe disease that can cause ...

Study shows many ticks carry several infections, increasing health risks and making diagnosis harder after bites.

Powassan is a rare, but serious disease. Its rarity presents a challenge to those who study it. Research in a lab setting requires strict safety controls and investments that are hard to come by for ...

Acting fast after a tick bite can lower your risk of developing Lyme disease. You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your ...

Though Lyme disease receives the most attention, there are numerous tick-borne illnesses that pose significant health risks. In fact, the United States is home to approximately 20, some of which can ...

Emily Zoladz knew something was wrong with her son, Issac, when the then-6 year old began limping up the stairs. He had been sick with a fever for a few days when she realized something bigger than a ...

BAYFIELD COUNTY — A person in northern Wisconsin has died after contracting a tick-borne virus. The Bayfield County Health Department said the patient died from the Powassan virus in early June. The ...

A new tick species, climate change and a warning from a local doctor are behind the dramatic rise in Lyme disease across West Michigan.

Mike Pearson take a look at the Asian Longhorn Tick spreading rapidly across Missouri, threatening cattle herds.

Because of its importance, I should have penned this column a month ago, but better late than never. With temperatures hovering in the low 40s, I thought it both wise and sensible to catch up on a ...