Ticks are parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. They vary in size and ...

Why are tick-borne illnesses on the rise across the U.S. and beyond, and what can we do to control tick outbreaks?

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Lyme disease is spread through a tick bite. Lyme disease is not contagious or ...

So what are they? If there is a mark on your skin that looks like a bullseye, it could be because of a tick, especially if you've been walking in the countryside recently. "Erythema migrans ...

While Singapore does not require doctors to report tick bites or tick-borne diseases, a recent study has learnt that all 11 species of ticks found to have bitten humans in the island state between ...

Ticks are so small that it's easy to miss when they bite. But they're worth making a big deal over, experts say, because ticks can spread serious diseases. Knowing what to look for can help you ...

While Singapore does not require doctors to report tick bites or tick-borne diseases, a recent study has learnt that all 11 species of ticks found to have bitten humans in the island-state between ...

While Singapore does not require doctors to report tick bites or tick-borne diseases, a recent study has learnt that all 11 species of ticks found to have bitten humans in the island-state between ...

Researchers at Kansas State University say the number of cases of an allergic reaction to red meat tied to tick bites is increasing across the state. Priscilla Brenes, K-State Research and Extension ...

Researchers at Kansas State University say the number of cases of an allergic reaction to red meat tied to tick bites is increasing across the state. Priscilla Brenes, K-State Research and Extension ...

Left untreated, these parasites can cause serious illness and even death. Tick bites can cause common and potentially life-threatening diseases such as: Biliary: This disease leads to the ...