Ticks are found all over the world. There are more than 900 species, and many of them pass on dangerous diseases to both ...

A new European study reveals significant gaps in knowledge about ticks and the diseases they spread. New species of ticks may ...

These pictures of common bug bites can help you figure out what bit you, and how you should seek treatment.

While global efforts to combat malaria made major strides between 2000 and 2015, progress has slowed in recent years. In 2023 ...

Discover the potential of ivermectin in malaria control, its benefits, challenges, and future prospects in global health.

Becky Boudreau, a head lice technician in New Hampshire, says because lice are most active at night, parents may notice their ...

Lice cannot hop, jump or fly. The most common way to get lice is through head-to-head contact with someone who already has them, according to experts.

Researchers have confirmed the first detection of the Asian longhorned tick in Maine. This makes Maine the 25th state in the United States where the tick has been found and the farthest northeast ...

As human-driven climate change makes winters shorter, the time ticks spend active is increasing, making tracking them all the ...

It's most common for children to get lice through head-to-head contact. Here's what you should know to prevent the spread of lice.

A promising new treatment for Lyme disease, a condition transmitted through tick bites, is in development and aims to offer ...