Lyme Disease

DEET Bug Spray

How to select an effective bug spray – with or without DEET

How to avoid getting sick this summer at the barbecue, in the pool or on the trail

Where is Lyme disease most prevalent in Pennsylvania? A new online tool tracks tick-borne illnesses

Pennsylvania Ticks Lyme

Rapper Ren draws fans with lyrics about mental and physical health struggles

Ren Mental Health

Climate change may allow infectious diseases to spread further and linger longer, federal report warns

Pennsylvania's rising Lyme disease cases are being fueled by land development, scientists say

Lyme Disease Pennsylvania

'The Quiet Epidemic,' a film exploring Lyme disease, to be shown for free at Philly theater

Lyme Disease Film Screening

The first Lyme disease vaccine in 20 years is nearly here, and others may be on their way

Lyme disease vaccines

It's tick season — here's how to stay protected and what to do if bit

New Lyme disease documentary aims to bring awareness to the tick-borne illness and spur research efforts

Lyme disease documentary

Deer ticks are fueling the rise of a flu-like illness that isn't Lyme disease

Deer Tick Babesiosis

Lyme disease can be challenging to diagnose, but a new discovery may lead to a better test

Diagnosing Lyme disease

The first Lyme disease vaccine in 20 years moves closer to reality

Pennsylvania has most lyme disease cases in the nation as tick season returns

It's tick season again – do you know how to protect yourself?

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New model makes reporting Lyme disease easier

New model makes reporting Lyme disease easier

New test can diagnose Lyme disease in just 15 minutes, research shows

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New Jersey congressman wants to know if military used Lyme disease-ridden ticks as 'bioweapons'

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The top 3 methods for removing ticks from skin

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Ticks spread plenty more for you to worry about beyond Lyme disease

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14-year study suggests Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed

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It’s tick season – here’s what you need to know about Lyme disease

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Children's Health

Lyme disease prevention for little ones

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The diseases transferable between humans and animals the CDC is most concerned about

Rare tick species persists in New Jersey as expert warns of East Coast 'explosion'

New Jersey Tick

Thanks to mice, 2017 could be a bad year for Lyme disease in the Northeast

Pennsylvania has the most Lyme disease cases in the nation

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Tips to protect yourself as tick season arrives

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Teenagers Sleep Depression

Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health

Online Shopping Stress

Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows

Weighted Vests Benefits

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all

New Dietary Guidelines

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

Autistic Barbie Mattel

New autistic Barbie may help some children feel more included and valued, experts say

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How using AblePay with their HSA helped a growing family reduce their health care expenses

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