A tick virus now surging in New England can be traced back to an Ontario 4-year-old’s death in 1958
A little-known tick-borne virus is appearing far more often in the northeastern United States than it once did.…
The truth about how chiggers bite skin is horrifying
Summer is here, and just as we are shedding layers and welcoming the sunshine, insects are lining up…
Little-known tick bite disease leaves man hospitalized and nonverbal
A New Hampshire man is battling a serious tick-borne virus that has left him in critical condition. According…
Life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites is on the rise. Here’s what you should know
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease.…
Lyme disease tick test: Home test kit seeks to limit spread
But soon you’ll be able to run a 15-minute tick test in your living room. It’s called LymeAlert,…
Doctors seeing unusually high rate of disease-carrying ticks in CT
As Connecticut residents spend more time outdoors this summer, officials said this year is shaping up to be…
What is alpha-gal syndrome? | AP News
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease.…
Rare disease linked to rabbits has Colorado health officials on alert
A rare but potentially serious disease tied to rabbits and ticks has been detected in northern Colorado, prompting…
Rare Lyme Disease Strain Is Detected in a New State
New York has logged its first case of a rare form of Lyme disease previously seen only…
New York’s Latest Tourist? A Rare, Potentially More Severe Form of Lyme Disease
A rare form of Lyme disease is making inroads into the United States. On Thursday, researchers and local…
DC-area emergency rooms are seeing more patients with tick bites
“We have started seeing an uptick in cases in our emergency rooms,” Medstar Health’s Dr. Chloe McCoy told…
Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think
Here’s a little nightmare fuel for people living near forests or other wooded areas. Scientists have just found…