Ticks are most active in summer, the same time people also flock to the woods and prairies where the creatures live.

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

Lynne McCormack moved to Chilmark last year and enjoys working at the public library in the small town on Martha’s Vineyard.

It’s the height of summer in the Upper Peninsula and the outdoors beckons. This long Independence Day holiday weekend will offer a prime opportunity to venture into the countryside. While enjoying all ...

Ticks are active in Macomb County. Here's what to do to protect yourself this summer before and after spending time outdoors.

A rare tick-borne virus has killed one and hospitalized two others in Wisconsin so far this year, The News Tribune reports.

“Preventing tick bites is the best way to prevent tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease and anaplasmosis,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan's chief medical executive. “If you ...

(FOX 2) - If you're planning to spend Fourth of July outside, be on the lookout for unwanted holiday guests - ticks.

Ticks can attach to any part of the human body but are often found in hard-to-see areas such as the groin, armpits and scalp, ...