A baby from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts is fighting for her life after contracting the tick-borne Powassan virus.

The potential case comes during one of the worst tick seasons in New England in years, with a surge of tick-borne diseases ...

A rare tick-borne virus, Powassan, is suspected in a part of Massachusetts. As tick risks expand in the region, what to know and where to learn more.

Aside from the pending investigation, there has only been one case of Powassan virus on the island in the past 20 years.

Experts say the increases are driven by warmer temperatures due to climate change and the expanding presence of ticks in more ...