See how many tick bite-related emergency department visits the Northeast has seen this summer compared to last summer.

The discovery of a rabid bat prompted health officials to warn that people should not approach wild or stray animals.

The Ledge Light Health District announced that a bat in East Lyme on Thursday has tested positive for rabies. The bat was ...

A bat tested positive for rabies in East Lyme on Thursday, according to the Ledge Light Health District in New London.

A bat found in East Lyme tested positive for rabies on Thursday, according to the Ledge Light Health District. The bat was ...

Western New Yorkers are finding ticks in unexpected places — and often missing the most important warning sign. ➡️ Why that could be a big problem: ...

Staff at one of Chicago's largest hospital systems say they are seeing increased tick-bite cases, but there is not enough ...

This beach home at 16 Atlantic St. in East Lyme recently sold for $2.675 million. CONTRIBUTED / TOWN OF EAST LYME Here’s a ...

Vinegar, especially 30% “cleaning vinegar” is extremely acidic and can cause chemical burns. This, too, will damage the soil ...

Lyme disease, also called borreliosis, is the most common vector-borne disease in the Northern hemisphere. It is caused by the spirochete (corkscrew-shaped) bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and close ...

What is it like to get tested for Lyme disease? A simple blood test looks for antibodies that show whether you’ve been exposed to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The only problem?