MIT researcher launching at-home tick test for Lyme Disease

LymeAlert is an at-home test for anyone who finds a tick on themselves or a pet, that can detect Lyme disease within 15 ...

At-home tick test for Lyme disease being launched this summer

LymeAlert is an at-home test for anyone who finds a tick on themselves or a pet, that can detect Lyme disease within 15 minutes. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.

Lyme disease can start with one bite. Here’s what to watch for

Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which itself is primarily spread through tick ...
The Burlington Free Press

Tick season approaches. Protect yourself from Lyme disease

It's nearly tick season and Lyme disease feels one bite away. Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest levels for this time of year since 2017. Several regions of the United ...

Lyme disease cases in England rise by more than 20% in a year

Scientists developing vaccines and anti-tick treatments amid growing concern over spread of disease ...

Lyme disease is a real danger in MA. How to prevent tick bites

It's tick season now, and Lyme disease feels one bite away. Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest ...
WHDH 7News

MIT researcher discovers way to test for Lyme disease at home

Warmer weather means spending more time outside. That increases the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. According ...

Over half of deer ticks in Marshfield Clinic study carry Lyme disease bacteria

New findings from the TICS study show 51% of 700 adult female deer ticks carry the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.

Ticks are 'spreading like wildfire'—and more of them are carrying Lyme

As millions of Americans head outside for camping trips, hiking, and backyard BBQs, billions of ticks are already waiting in ...

The 3 most common ticks in Ohio and where you'll find them

These three tick species account for nearly all tick‑borne diseases in Ohio. Here's where they live and how to avoid bites.

Here’s what to know about tick-borne diseases and how to protect yourself

The symptoms to know and how to treat for tick-borne diseases.

Meat allergies, confusion, vomiting — 5 diseases you can get from ticks as ER visits spike

The unofficial start of summer arrives this weekend — and ticks are wasting no time crashing the party. Emergency room visits ...