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Lyme Disease

Learn how to protect yourself from the most common tick-borne illness in the US.

6 Ways to Prevent Tick Bites Year-Round

The right gear, an effective repellent, and a quick shower can go a long way in protecting your health.

Lyme Disease Is Even More Common Than Experts Realized

It’s extremely important to check yourself for ticks regularly.

Here’s How to Tell If a Tick Head Is Still in Your Skin, According to Doctors

And how to safely remove all of it ASAP.

How Long Does a Tick Need to Be on You to Transmit Lyme?

Good news: It’s probably longer than you think. (But you should still get that demon off you ASAP!)

5 Signs of Lyme Disease You Really Shouldn’t Ignore

You can have it even without the classic “bull’s-eye” rash.

Ticks Are Thriving—And Spreading Illness—More Than Ever. Here’s What to Know

These little bloodsuckers are having the time of their lives right now, so protecting yourself from the diseases they carry is key.

How to Tell If the Bug on You Is a Tick or Just a Weevil

Meet the tiny beetles that look eerily similar to ticks.

Here’s Why Experts Don’t Recommend At-Home Lyme Disease Tests

They could cost you more in the end.

If It Isn’t Chronic Lyme, What Is It?

Women like me often get lost in a misdiagnosis maze.

Tick Bites: First Aid

How to administer first aid for a tick bite.

Are You a Target for Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease can be particularly devastating for women.

Here's Exactly How To Know If A Tick Bite Could Be Lyme Disease

It's getting warmer, which means tick season is upon us. Experts explain how to tell the difference between the normal aftereffects of a tick bite and the beginning stages of Lyme disease