Another possible route of transmission, which is less well known and understudied, is from an infected pregnant mother to her unborn baby. Each year, the U.S. sees about 500,000 new cases of Lyme ...

Acting fast after a tick bite can lower your risk of developing Lyme disease. You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your ...

Lyme disease, carried by black-legged ticks (popularly called deer ticks), is the most common insect-transmitted disease in the United States. The bacterial infection is caused by a spirochete a ...

After wrapping up his Forget Tomorrow world tour in Turkey on July 30, Justin Timberlake revealed he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. The singer shared the health update in an emotional post on ...

Last night, I watched a documentary about author Amy Tan. During the course of the documentary, Tan discussed the traumas she experienced growing up in a high achieving family of immigrants, and never ...

(CNN) — As pop star Justin Timberlake concluded his world tour earlier this week, the “SexyBack” singer shared on Thursday in a social media post that he has been grappling with health issues and a ...

Key Takeaways Lyme disease affects about 500,000 Americans each year, data shows Symptoms range from rash and fatigue to serious nerve and heart issues Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent ...

The disease was first recognized in the 1970s after an outbreak in Lyme, Connecticut. Today, Lyme has been reported in all 50 states. However, while the geographic areas inhabited by ticks that carry ...

Lyme disease affects about 500,000 Americans each year, data shows Symptoms range from rash and fatigue to serious nerve and heart issues Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent long-term ...