According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lyme disease is caused by two specific bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi or Borrelia mayonii. The bacteria are spread to humans when ...

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 ...

It might start with a walk in the woods and end with a bullseye on your skin. Lyme disease may sound like something out of a spy thriller, but it’s a very real, very sneaky illness carried by ticks.

The New Jersey Department of Health advises you to avoid wooded areas with dense shrubs and leaf litter, wearing protective clothing, using insect repellents, perform tick checks and mowing lawns ...

Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It spreads to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks, often called deer ticks. Early symptoms can include: ...

Singer Justin Timberlake announced on Instagram that he’s been diagnosed with Lyme Disease, according to earlier HuffPost reporting. Timberlake seemed to share the news in response to criticism of his ...

Planning an outdoor getaway this summer requires many considerations: navigating rainy weekends, enduring heavy traffic and perhaps worst of all, facing an increasing tick problem. Stream NBC 5 for ...

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 ...

Why is Lyme disease sometimes missed? Lyme disease is sometimes called “the great imitator” because its symptoms resemble those of other conditions such as flu, chronic fatigue syndrome or autoimmune ...