Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening concern that household pets can signal new threats for people long before human ...

Climate change and increased outdoor activities are contributing to a rise in tick bites and related ER visits, as ticks thrive in warmer conditions and increased human-nature interactions. Ticks can ...

Marine J. Petit receives funding from European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 890970. A tiny tick crawls across your skin, ...

Lyme disease is prevalent this time of year, especially in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and upper-Midwest regions of the U.S. — though there have been reports of cases in expanding areas, according to ...

Whether it’s a long walk in the woods or a quick trip to check on plants in the backyard garden, going outside to connect with nature is a reliable way to relax in the summer. The excursions can live ...

Several dogs in the US have died following infections by a newly discovered tick-borne disease from the same genus responsible for 'spotted fever'. Scientists are watching the bacterium closely for ...