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.

Biologist Charles Darwin began crafting his theory of evolution on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, where he discovered animals had developed unique traits that varied from island to island. Nearly ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lyme disease can cause serious harm, but so can bogus tests and treatments. The complexity of diagnosing the tick-borne disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lyme disease can cause serious harm, but so can bogus tests and treatments. The complexity of diagnosing the tick-borne disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved ...

Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are on the rise in the U.S. as populations of these insects grow due to increasing heat and humidity levels. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia ...

The list of summertime scourges grows longer each year: wildfires, heat waves, floods. And we can now add to that a veritable infestation of biting, Lyme-disease-carrying ticks. Emergency room visits ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It’s been called the silent epidemic. However, Lyme disease is back in the spotlight after Tennessee native Justin Timberlake announced he has a “debilitating” case.

After the singer Justin Timberlake shared that he's been diagnosed with Lyme disease and is struggling with symptoms such as nerve pain, fatigue, and general sickness, online interest in the disease ...