THE WAY FROM THE MAINE BORDER DOWN TO MASSACHUSETTS. THOUSANDS OF CASES OF LYME DISEASE ARE REPORTED EVERY YEAR IN THE U.S. AND MOST RECENTLY, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE ANNOUNCED HE HAS THE DISEASE. FANS ...

Lyme disease season begins with the spring and summer months — and with confirmed cases of Lyme disease now on the rise, particularly in younger children — parents in New Jersey need to know the ...

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 ...

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 sooner you begin healthy habits, the more likely you are to prevent health problems later in life. Read full article: Baby Boomers are living longer, but not in great health, research shows Our ...

April is Canine Lyme Disease Prevention Month. Each year veterinarians in this area are seeing more and more cases of this illness. Prevalence screening studies estimate that 15-30 percent of dogs in ...

Ticks in New Jersey can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and others. New Jersey reported over 6,000 cases of Lyme disease in 2024. Lyme disease is treatable with ...

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 ...

You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your clothes. The fresh-air high fades quickly as you remember the risks -- ticks are ...

According to the New Jersey Department of Health, Lyme disease is caused by tick bites but isn't spread person-to-person. The Lyme disease-causing ticks thrive in woodsy areas, such as much of New ...

Removing ticks promptly, ideally before they attach, is thus one of the best ways to prevent infection. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may appear days ...