Ticks have long been an unwelcome part of New York summers, but in recent years, illnesses caused by tick bites have been ...

A Massachusetts mother has identified her newborn daughter as the possible case of Powassan virus that is under investigation ...

Once the tick is removed, don't throw it away. Dr. Rich recommends saving it to be tested. (Note that it does not need to be ...

The newborn possibly contracted Powassan virus. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka has that and more top stories in Boston.

Stock futures are pointing to a slightly higher open for major indexes on Wednesday as investors digest quarterly results from several major companies.

Preliminary tests show the baby contracted Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease that can be fatal.

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Massachusetts ( WBZ) -- A newborn baby from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts is fighting for her life at a Boston hospital ...

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An infant in Massachusetts is fighting a rare infection she received from a tick bite. An infant in Massachusetts is fighting a rare infection she received from a tick bite.

Stock markets edged higher Wednesday as traders assessed the latest corporate earnings and awaited President Donald Trump's ...

A Massachusetts newborn is suspected of having Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne illness likely transmitted by a ...