Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

With climate change, tick populations have surged across the Northeast. While New York City isn’t a hot spot for ticks, it’s ...

Ticks like to hide in tall grass and debris from fallen leaves, like leaves and twigs. During spring and fall tick season, ...

There are more ticks and more chances to get infected with Lyme disease or rarer illnesses this year, so here's how to ...

Researchers are warning dog owners to be vigilant as a new study reveals a wet weather-driven spike in a potentially fatal ...

According to Sykes, it takes at least a month for any signs of Lyme disease to appear in a dog (if they have signs at all).