Two-Year-Old Toddler Dies Shortly After Being Bitten by Rickettsiosis-Carrying Ticks While Playing With Dog

Medicine & Technology Jul 24, 2023

Rickettsiosis is a rare case bacterial infection that comes from specific ticks and has a fatality of around 20-80% if not treated with antibiotics. Read to learn more.

Ticks Can Survive Extreme Cold and Heat, Raising Concerns About Lyme Disease Spread

Jun 05, 2023

New research indicates that blacklegged ticks are resilient to extreme temperatures in nature, contrary to previous lab findings. Read the article to learn more details.

Lyme Disease Causing Ticks at Highest Density in White Woods Pennsylvania [Report]

Jul 05, 2022

A university professor warned those visiting White Woods to exercise caution due to the high density of ticks in the area that could cause Lyme disease. Read more to know the details.

Parents Raise Concerns About Lyme Disease After Ticks Were Spotted in a Local Park in Lancashire

Jun 29, 2022

Bloodsucking parasites was spotted in a children's park and parents are concerned it may cause an incurable disease. Continue reading to know more.

3rd Powassan Virus Death This Year Reported in the Connecticut; How Can This Tick-Borne Disease be Prevented?

Jun 09, 2022

The Connecticut health department reported the death of a woman from Powassan virus, the third death in the state this year. Read to know more about the virus.

How Can a Single Bite from a Lone Star Tick Cause Meat Allergy Known as Alpha-Gal Syndrome

May 06, 2022

The CDC said lone star ticks are a concern but not because they cause Lyme diseases. They may cause a lifetime of red meat allergies, too. Learn more from here.

Maine People, Visitors Urged to ‘Take Measures Now’ Due to Rising Cases of Brain-Infecting Disease Powassan

Apr 21, 2022

One person was reported dead in Maine due to infection from Powassan Virus. Read on and learn more about this brain-infecting disease spreading in the US.

Tick Bites Treatment and Prevention Tips: What You Should Do When You Encounter This Disease-Carrying Insect

Jul 06, 2021

Ticks are not famous for being beach lovers and thus, ecologist Dan Salkeld and his colleague were shocked when they found around 180 ticks in less than one mile on a coastal trail in California.

Powassan Virus Detected 2 Cases in Connecticut: POWV Symptoms and How to Prevent Tick-Borne Virus

Jun 15, 2021

The health department confirmed early today two cases of Powassan virus or POWV after Connecticut residents tested positive for the illness.

Do You Expect Your Skin To Be Toxic To Ticks, but It’s Not? Here’s Why, According To Science

Dec 17, 2020

New research finds a toxin from ancient bacteria helps ticks survive and transfer Lyme disease to the humans they're feeding on.

Scientists Identify Protein That Protects Against Lyme Disease

Nov 12, 2020

They found that one protein acts as an early warning signal to the immune system when exposed to Lyme Disease.

New Jersey Health Authorities Report Soft Ticks In Bats

Sep 11, 2020

Researchers confirm the first case of tick species associated with bats in New Jersey. This raises concern over the diseases the parasite is potentially carrying as it can bite humans too.

Justin Bieber Confirms He Has Lyme Disease

Jan 16, 2020

Justin Bieber admitted in an Instagram post that he is suffering from Lyme disease. The pop star confirmed the news that he is currently receiving treatment.

Ticks Spread New illness Similar To Lyme Disease

Oct 28, 2015

reports shows that Ticks is spreading dieases similar to Lyme disease

UK: Lyme Disease Now Spreading Into The Suburbs

Oct 13, 2015

An alarming number of people getting infected with Lyme disease is gaining concerns in the U.K.