Lyme disease was first identified in 1975. In 2023, CT ranked among the top 10 states for reported Lyme disease cases nationally.

Scientists have discovered that the bacteria behind Lyme disease and anaplasmosis have a sneaky way of surviving inside ticks—they hijack the tick’s own cell functions to steal cholesterol ...

Lyme disease has been the poster child for tick-borne illnesses in the United States for decades, and for good reason. It can cause extensive health issues, especially if not caught early. But the ...

Unlike Lyme disease, which is caused by bacteria, AGS is triggered by a sugar molecule. This isn’t the type of sugar you stir into your iced tea, but a special sugar called galactose-alpha-1,3 ...

Explore outdoors safely by taking steps to prevent Lyme disease as experts urge prevention amid high case numbers in Pennsylvania. Learn more about protective measures.

Lyme is bad, but this tick-borne illness makes your body reject meat, milk and medications. And there’s no cure. Photo credit: Depositphotos.

In recognition of Lyme Disease Prevention Month, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is hosting an informational session today focused on tick safety.

Lyme disease is spread through a tick bite. Lyme disease is not contagious or spread from one person to another through touch or saliva.

For more information about preventing tick bites, controlling ticks, Lyme disease and other illnesses ticks carry, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

With the growth of the deer population come more ticks, which can spread maladies like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. And now, a study has found a new and rare tick-borne illness has ...

John Horhn is officially the mayor of Jackson.Horhn took the oath of office Tuesday at the Jackson Convention Complex. Horhn was elected Jackson mayor, replacing Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who the former ...