The 2026 tick season is underway, and CDC data shows tick-related hospital visits are already rising this month. Data shows ...

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, a potentially disabling infection caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick to people and pets.

FAIRFAX — Getting Lyme disease changed Courtney Hoffman’s life. Before the diagnosis, Hoffman said she was happy with her life. She was a teacher, had a vibrant social life, was able to support ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A bite from the lone star tick produces a “bull’s-eye rash” indistinguishable from Lyme disease. The tick is ...

Scientists are working on new ways to prevent Lyme disease, a sickness spread by tick bites. Lyme disease is caused by ...

Lyme disease has become more common in recent years, as tick are moving to urban and suburban areas. Here's what to know.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lyme disease can cause serious harm, but so can bogus tests and treatments. The complexity of diagnosing the tick-borne disease has given rise to an entire industry of ...