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Shania Twain says she used to have blackouts on stage due to Lyme disease
In her new documentary "Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl," the country singer said the tick-borne illn…
Ayomikun Adekaiyero
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People in 8 states should be aware of the signs of yet another tick-borne disease as cases rise, CDC says
Babesiosis effects can range from a mild illness with no symptoms to people getting severely sick w…
Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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A man in California has tested positive for a new tick-borne disease. Here's what to know about hard tick relapsing fever, and where it is in the US.
Hard tick relapsing fever, a disease caused by tick-borne bacteria, may cause symptoms similar to L…
Andrea Michelson
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'Reckless' Lyme disease treatments are injuring and killing patients as alternative doctors get 'certified' to treat the illness, report finds
In 2017, the CDC published a report of 2 deaths and 3 injuries due to IV antibiotic treatments for …
Julia Naftulin
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Amy Schumer says she has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, and 'maybe had it for years'
The comedian and "I Feel Pretty" actress said she's on a course of daily antibiotics to treat her s…
Julia Naftulin
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The US had a Lyme disease vaccine decades ago - but the CDC, lawsuits, and conspiracy theories derailed it
The US had a safe and effective Lyme disease vaccine in the 1990s. But the CDC, lawsuits, bad press…
Erin Schumaker
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A Googler who lost her job in January's cuts says being laid off 'freed' her to launch a wellness business after suffering from Lyme disease in college
A former software engineer at Google told Insider she struggled to stay awake during internships af…
Sawdah Bhaimiya
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Bella Hadid says her Lyme disease symptoms have worsened since she turned 18, with daily headaches, joint pain, and chronic fatigue
Model Bella Hadid has dealt with symptoms of Lyme disease for 8 years, starting when she was 14. Ch…
Gabby Landsverk
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Chronic Lyme disease is a rare, but serious condition — here's how to know if you have it
Chronic Lyme disease is when symptoms of Lyme disease continue for at least six months or more afte…
Molly Glick
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People are undergoing 'bee sting therapy' to treat everything from Lyme disease to wrinkles, even though it could be deadly
One episode of the upcoming Netflix series "(Un)Well" features people using bee venom therapy for w…
Anna Medaris Miller
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8 signs your bug bite may need medical attention
Redness and itchiness are pretty typical for most mosquito, tick, or spider bites. But some bug bit…
Molly Thomson
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'It's awful. You don't want to get this disease': Here are 5 tips to protect against Lyme disease during peak tick season.
Lyme disease cases are skyrocketing year after year, and its symptoms can range from mild to devast…
Heather Schlitz
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6 simple steps to remove a tick correctly and prevent tick-borne illness
It's important to remove a tick as soon as you notice it's there. Here's how to do it properly and …
Erin Heger
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How to spot and treat a tick bite — and what to do you if you have a tick-borne illness
Tick bites are usually harmless, but some ticks can spread illnesses like Lyme disease, which may h…
Erin Heger
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The symptoms of Lyme disease and why it's important to pay attention to them
The most common Lyme disease symptom is a rash that can sometimes take a bulls-eye shape. Other sym…
Jennifer Larson
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Justin Bieber says media outlets use old pictures of him with Lyme disease to make him look sick
Photographs of Bieber around that time show the singer struggling with the disease and chronic mono…
Jacob Sarkisian
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What it's really like to have Lyme disease, an illness that's difficult to diagnose and can take years to recover from
Lyme disease has a huge range of symptoms including fever, mood changes, joint and nerve pain, and …
Kiara Keane
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What to know about Heartland virus, a new tick-borne disease spreading through the Midwest and southern US
The first cases of Heartland virus disease were identified in Missouri in 2009. Since then, cluster…
Andrea Michelson
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Why ticks are so hard to kill
Ticks are on the rise. Several species like the Asian longhorned tick are spreading in the US, and …
David Anderson,Benji Jones
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Why you should never remove a tick with your fingers, according to a nurse
Her advice comes amid what could be the worst tick season on record in the US.