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.
By Colleen Stinchcombe
Lyme Disease Is Even More Common Than Experts Realized
It’s extremely important to check yourself for ticks regularly.
By Maggie O'Neill
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.
By Kathryn WatsonMedically reviewed by Samantha G. Stoler, MD
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!)
By Sarah Klein, CPTMedically reviewed by Pritish Tosh, MD
5 Signs of Lyme Disease You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
You can have it even without the classic “bull’s-eye” rash.
By Julia SullivanMedically reviewed by Pritish Tosh, MD
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.
By Julia Ries
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.
By Korin Miller
Here’s Why Experts Don’t Recommend At-Home Lyme Disease Tests
They could cost you more in the end.
By Carley MillhoneMedically reviewed by Payal K. Patel, MD
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If It Isn’t Chronic Lyme, What Is It?
Women like me often get lost in a misdiagnosis maze.
By Kate Fridkis
Are You a Target for Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease can be particularly devastating for women.
By Melinda Wenner Moyer
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
By Korin Miller