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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lyme disease season begins with the spring and summer months — and with confirmed cases of Lyme disease now on the rise, ...

Here's what a national map, and experts in the Northeast, reveal about the upward-ticking trends.

Pfizer and Valenva are seeking regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a Lyme disease vaccine in development that's more than 70% effective against the tick-borne illness.

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness, but it is not the only one. Ticks can also transmit a range of other infections known as co-infections, which can occur alongside or instead of Lyme ...

Runners took off during the second annual Create Footprints Run/Walk on Sunday, April 11, at Sherwood Island State Park. The goal of the event is to get all of Fairfield County involved in the fight ...

“I’ve been healthy my entire life," Dallas Thompson said, adding, "I hardly got sick” ...

FAIRFAX — Getting Lyme disease changed Courtney Hoffman’s life. Before the diagnosis, Hoffman said she was happy with her life. She was a teacher, had a vibrant social life, was able to support her ...

According to the New Jersey Department of Health, Lyme disease is caused by tick bites but isn't spread person-to-person. The Lyme disease-causing ticks thrive in woodsy areas, such as much of New ...