How bad are ticks this year? An expert explains why tick-borne diseases are on the rise.

The study marks the first time researchers have identified a possible correlation between Lyme disease infection and Lewy body dementia.

The bacteria that cause Lyme disease can survive in organ tissue even after treatment with a full course of antibiotics months after infection.

A protein appears to protect against the infection that causes Lyme disease. It may be an early warning for the immune system, research with mice shows.

A new, yet-unnamed species of Rickettsia has turned up in dogs. Researchers now want to know if can affect people, too.

Artificial intelligence and deep learning that look at "rash selfies" could offer a way to more accurately detect and identify Lyme disease.

The "soft" tick C. kelleyi parasitizes bats. Its appearance in New Jersey may signal risks to people, pets, and livestock.

All the adult Asian longhorned ticks found in the United States so far have been female. Here's why.

"Choosing the appropriate bug repellent can be confusing for parents. Some may protect against mosquitos but not ticks, for example."

With summer's arrival, avoiding ticks and the Lyme disease they spread is super important. A phone app can give you the facts you need to know.