You just pulled a deer tick off your body — now what? For Long Islanders, who live in one of the nation’s Lyme disease hot spots, the first thought may be to rush to the doctor’s office or clinic for ...
COVID-19 is still a relatively new-ish virus, with subvariants emerging almost monthly. But since the lockdown and mask mandate were lifted, researchers have developed several versions of a vaccine.
PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bay Area Lyme Foundation, the leading nonprofit funder of Lyme disease research in the US, today announced results from two independent ...
The spike is a public health concern because Lyme disease can lead to life-threatening medical problems if left untreated.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lyme disease can cause serious harm, but so can bogus tests and treatments. The complexity of diagnosing the tick-borne disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A promising new treatment for Lyme disease, a condition transmitted through tick bites, is in development and aims to offer protection throughout the peak tick season. This ...
When it comes to early diagnosis of Lyme disease, the insidious tick-borne illness that afflicts about 300,000 Americans annually, finding the proverbial needle in the haystack might be a far easier ...
Lyme disease is more than just an itch. It's a growing concern in the United States, affecting thousands of people and their ...
Scientists and pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop a human vaccine for Lyme disease, but increasing vaccine skepticism more broadly has some advocates concerned that politics will stand in ...
When Justin Timberlake revealed that he’s been battling Lyme disease on Instagram, it lit up the internet. Some people sent well-wishes, others asked questions about the illness, and a few—of ...
Black-legged ticks like this can transmit the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 300,000 Americans are getting Lyme disease every year, and the ...