Nearly 500,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S. For about 75% of them, the first sign will be a skin lesion that appears one to four weeks after being bitten by an infected ...

While the arrival of warmer weather brings the opportunity to spend more time lounging on your lawn or hiking woodsy trails, we’re not the only ones excited about the long, warm days ahead: Ticks are ...

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, a potentially disabling infection caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick to people and pets.

GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Health Department is warning people about Lyme disease ahead of the 2025 Fall Season. At the Health Department's booth at the New York State Fair, you can learn about ...

Maryland has some of the highest cases of Lyme disease​ in the nation, yet funding for research is in jeopardy.

Credit - Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Kateryna Kon—Science Photo Library/Getty Images, Jena Ardell—Getty Images) Nearly 500,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease ...

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 ...

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 ...