A Pennsylvania family found a tick in the strangest of places and wants others to be aware that this can happen to them, too.

Rare and potentially more serious Lyme disease bacteria found in New York ticks - Scientists call for continued tick ...

Until last year, a rare species of bacteria that causes Lyme disease had been found only in the Upper Midwest. But last June, ...

Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which itself is primarily spread through tick ...

Health providers across the Rochester region are seeing a sharp increase in tick-related visits this spring, prompting ...

People are being warned that 2026 could be a big year for tick bites and related illnesses, according to a press release from the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC). With Lyme Disease Awareness ...

While tick exposure can occur year-round, ticks are most active during warmer months, specifically from April to September.

This week, the providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove continue to see pink eye, viral illness with high fevers and strep throat. This week, pediatricians at Penn ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites recently reached their highest levels for this time of year since 2017.

Outdoor enthusiasts heading to ball fields, trails and golf courses should remember to do tick checks when they get home.