Lyme disease is a debilitating illness spread by the bite of the blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, and the ...

Maryland has some of the highest cases of Lyme disease in the country. Here's how you can prevent the tick-borne disease.

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.

Grammy award-winning pop star Justin Timberlake, 44, recently took to Instagram to share his diagnosis of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that he said was “relentlessly debilitating, both mentally ...

Planning an outdoor getaway this summer requires many considerations: navigating rainy weekends, enduring heavy traffic and perhaps worst of all, facing an increasing tick problem. Stream NBC 5 for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Justin Timberlake's recent world tour comes to a close, the pop singer revealed he has been battling more than just unsavory ...

Justin Timberlake's announcement that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease has put a spotlight on the condition that impacts nearly 500,000 people in the United States each year, according to the ...

A new vaccine to prevent Lyme disease in humans may soon be available. Pfizer said it's planning to seek regulatory approval.

Scientists with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station say they are seeing an increasing number of ticks testing ...

As spring weather spreads across the country, it's not just people who are getting out and enjoying the warmer temperatures.

Michigan has seen cases skyrocket 168% in five years, but the new vaccine candidate offers hope with strong trial results and ...

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 ...