April 23, 2025 – Tick season is back, and so is the threat of Lyme disease, with cases expected to climb yet again as climate change fuels tick activity. But two new studies point to new ...

Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is an infection caused by a spiral shaped bacterium called a spirochete. This bacterium is carried in the gut of the deer tick Ixodes dammini ... s eye” rash because it has ...

Warmer temperatures increase tick activity, raising the risk of tick-borne illnesses, University of Maine Tick Lab warns.

Tick season is officially here. The pesky critters can be a nuisance for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. From the dangers of Lyme disease to rising cases of anaplasmosis in Canada, it's a good idea to ...