It’s Here: Tick Season Has Arrived In New YorkIt’s Here: Tick Season Has Arrived In New YorkHere are the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and your pets. Megan CarterMegan Carter
NJ ranks No. 2 for most confirmed cases of Lyme diseaseNJ ranks No. 2 for most confirmed cases of Lyme diseaseIt’s the time of year to recognize what a big tick problem we have here in New Jersey. Judi FrancoJudi Franco
NJ in yearly ‘danger zone’ for Lyme diseaseNJ in yearly ‘danger zone’ for Lyme diseaseThousands of probable and confirmed cases of Lyme disease, an illness transmitted by the deer tick, are recorded in New Jersey on a yearly basis. Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Did government spread Lyme disease? NJ lawmaker seeks answersDid government spread Lyme disease? NJ lawmaker seeks answersA new book revealed that Dr. Willy Burgdorfer, the researcher who is credited with discovering Lyme disease, was also a biochemist.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Lyme disease cases drop in NJ but data may be misleadingLyme disease cases drop in NJ but data may be misleadingNew data shows Lyme disease cases dropping in New Jersey but it might not mean what you think.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Ticks and lyme are back — protect yourselfTicks and lyme are back — protect yourselfThe Centers for Disease Control estimate approximately 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease every year.Bill SpadeaBill Spadea
NJ group asks Congress to ramp up war on Lyme disease NJ group asks Congress to ramp up war on Lyme disease A new report urges federal lawmakers to do more to prevent the spread of a serious illness that is frequently misdiagnosed and left untreated. David MatthauDavid Matthau
New techniques can detect Lyme disease faster — and accuratelyNew techniques can detect Lyme disease faster — and accuratelyThat means avoiding giving antibiotics to people without the disease.Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
You may have Lyme disease and not even realize itYou may have Lyme disease and not even realize itIf you're feeling tired and achy like you have the flu, it's possible you have Lyme disease. The symptoms are abundant.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Lyme Disease is spiking in New Jersey — and NO #TickPicsLyme Disease is spiking in New Jersey — and NO #TickPicsLyme disease is very real and may actually impact 10x the number of people reportedly afflicted. That would put the NJ number beyond forty thousands cases. Bill SpadeaBill Spadea