ANCHORAGE — Health and wildlife officials are taking steps to prepare for potentially dangerous parasites that could gain a foothold because of Alaska’s warming climate. Non-native ticks represent a ...

In Episode 210 of Mother Earth News and Friends, Dr. Caroline Sobotyk, Assistant Professor of Clinical Parasitology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, joins us to discuss ...

These "black-legged ticks", Ixodes scapularis, really suck and can carry the Babesia parasite, which can cause babesiosis. Image courtesy CDC/Michael L. Levin, Ph. D. 1990. (Photo by Smith ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. More Iowa herds have tested positive for a tick-borne parasite that can sicken and kill cattle, but ...

ATLANTA (November 12, 2012)—An emerging tick-borne disease that causes symptoms similar to malaria is expanding its range in areas of the northeast where it has become well-established, according to ...

Scientists have deciphered a comprehensive, continuous genome for a parasite responsible for transmitting Lyme disease and other serious infections to hundreds of thousands of Americans yearly. With ...

A rare tick-borne disease is on the rise in the northeastern United States, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases of babesiosis rose by 25% from 2011 to ...

Pathology labs like ARUP see an increase in parasite cases during summertime. Hiking, swimming in pools, traveling and barbecuing are all common summer activities that can expose you to parasites.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game commission will review and vote on proposals for Idaho's 2021-22 moose, bighorn, sheep and goat hunt seasons at their Jan. 28 meeting. IDFG is proposing changes ...

Fleas and ticks aren’t just irritating to your pet — they can lead to serious health issues, including anemia or Lyme disease. The best way to protect your furry companion is by investing in flea and ...