Researchers are hopeful that by addressing an invasive plant problem, they might reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.
Managing Some Invasive Plants Might Reduce Blacklegged Ticks
Researchers are connecting two ecological problems in the Northeast in hopes of reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses.
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January 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Researchers are hopeful that by addressing an invasive plant problem, they might reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.
Maine has been battling Lyme disease for decades. By reauthorizing the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Act, we can keep fighting this disease by funding critical research and testing. It’s one small way we can work together to keep Maine people safe and healthy.
Maine Senators Support Reauthorization of Bill Targeting Tick-Borne Diseases
Maine’s U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King are backing legislation aimed at strengthening the nation’s response to tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease.
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July 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Maine has been battling Lyme disease for decades. By reauthorizing the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Act, we can keep fighting this disease by funding critical research and testing. It’s one small way we can work together to keep Maine people safe and healthy.
Tick borne illnesses - which are often very bad even as far as illnesses go and also often very difficult to diagnose and treat - have spread dramatically in the past decade and it gets almost no attention
Rare tick-borne illness moving south to Maryland, study says www.capitalgazette.com/2025/05/29/t...
Rare tick-borne illness moving south to Maryland, study says
Ticks infected with a parasite that causes babesiosis, a rare tick-borne illness, are being found in the mid-Atlantic region, a study says.
www.capitalgazette.com
May 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Tick borne illnesses - which are often very bad even as far as illnesses go and also often very difficult to diagnose and treat - have spread dramatically in the past decade and it gets almost no attention
Feels like a good time for a thread about all things exercise for people living with infection (and exposure)-associated complex chronic illnesses (IACCs) such as #MECFS, #LongCOVID and chronic #Lyme /tick- and vector-borne illness. Let’s start with a trip down memory lane.
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November 20, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Feels like a good time for a thread about all things exercise for people living with infection (and exposure)-associated complex chronic illnesses (IACCs) such as #MECFS, #LongCOVID and chronic #Lyme /tick- and vector-borne illness. Let’s start with a trip down memory lane.
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'We're in for a bad year': Scientists see warning signs for Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses #TheHill
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‘We’re in for a bad year’: Scientists see warning signs for Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses
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May 17, 2026 at 2:33 PM
'We're in for a bad year': Scientists see warning signs for Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses #TheHill
A thread today about Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to various pathogens and why they seem to be elevated a lot in people with #LongCOVID, #MECFS, chronic #lyme/tick- and vector-borne illnesses and other complex chronic illnesses. First, let's start basic: what is IgG?
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A thread today about Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to various pathogens and why they seem to be elevated a lot in people with #LongCOVID, #MECFS, chronic #lyme/tick- and vector-borne illnesses and other complex chronic illnesses. First, let's start basic: what is IgG?
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It's time to ramp up efforts to prevent tick-borne illnesses, scientists say #Canada
Warmer temperatures mean ticks are showing up in places they haven't before
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Warmer temperatures mean ticks are showing up in places they haven't before
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It's time to ramp up efforts to prevent tick-borne illnesses, scientists say | CBC News
With warmer temperatures, ticks have been taking root in places they never have before. Now, Canadian scientists are trying to get ahead of the trend — researching new, experimental ways to control ti...
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July 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
It's time to ramp up efforts to prevent tick-borne illnesses, scientists say #Canada
Warmer temperatures mean ticks are showing up in places they haven't before
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Warmer temperatures mean ticks are showing up in places they haven't before
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Opossums are highly effective pest controllers. A single opossum can consume thousands of ticks per season, helping reduce the spread of dangerous tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.
July 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Opossums are highly effective pest controllers. A single opossum can consume thousands of ticks per season, helping reduce the spread of dangerous tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.
I'm glad to see @BuzzFeed running educational content about tick- and vector-borne illness like #lyme, but I must disagree with Dr Shapiro, who is quoted in this article, that an infected tick *has* to be on for 24-36 hrs to transmit Lyme Disease. The
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Tick Experts Are Revealing The 6 Things They'd Never, Ever Do Outdoors, And Everyone Should Really Listen Up — BuzzFeed
Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.
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July 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I'm glad to see @BuzzFeed running educational content about tick- and vector-borne illness like #lyme, but I must disagree with Dr Shapiro, who is quoted in this article, that an infected tick *has* to be on for 24-36 hrs to transmit Lyme Disease. The
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Researchers have found that deer ticks are more abundant on certain invasive plant species.
Journalist Lexi Krupp joins us to discuss whether managing these plants could help reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.
Journalist Lexi Krupp joins us to discuss whether managing these plants could help reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.
Managing Some Invasive Plants Might Reduce Blacklegged Ticks
Researchers are connecting two ecological problems in the Northeast in hopes of reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses.
www.sciencefriday.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Researchers have found that deer ticks are more abundant on certain invasive plant species.
Journalist Lexi Krupp joins us to discuss whether managing these plants could help reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.
Journalist Lexi Krupp joins us to discuss whether managing these plants could help reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.
CT hospital pioneering new technology to diagnose tick-borne illnesses faster amid peak season www.courant.com/2026/04/27/c...
CT hospital pioneering new technology to diagnose tick-borne illnesses faster amid peak season
Finding a tick on your body can be alarming, as scientists say they’re seeing an increase this year in tick-borne illnesses. New technology is allowing for a faster diagnosis.
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April 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM
CT hospital pioneering new technology to diagnose tick-borne illnesses faster amid peak season www.courant.com/2026/04/27/c...
1/ Happy May! We're starting the month off strong with a spring disease weather report.
Tick season is off to a rough start. ED for tick bites are nearly 3x higher than usual, especially in the Northeast. That raises concern for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses like alpha-gal.
Tick season is off to a rough start. ED for tick bites are nearly 3x higher than usual, especially in the Northeast. That raises concern for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses like alpha-gal.
May 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
1/ Happy May! We're starting the month off strong with a spring disease weather report.
Tick season is off to a rough start. ED for tick bites are nearly 3x higher than usual, especially in the Northeast. That raises concern for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses like alpha-gal.
Tick season is off to a rough start. ED for tick bites are nearly 3x higher than usual, especially in the Northeast. That raises concern for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses like alpha-gal.
A Stanley Pupdate from Dog Squad (it’s long, please read):
We received both good and bad news this week.
The good news is that Stanley’s lab work came back negative for all tick-borne illnesses, which rules out an infectious disease as the cause of his orthopedic issues.
We received both good and bad news this week.
The good news is that Stanley’s lab work came back negative for all tick-borne illnesses, which rules out an infectious disease as the cause of his orthopedic issues.
August 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM
A Stanley Pupdate from Dog Squad (it’s long, please read):
We received both good and bad news this week.
The good news is that Stanley’s lab work came back negative for all tick-borne illnesses, which rules out an infectious disease as the cause of his orthopedic issues.
We received both good and bad news this week.
The good news is that Stanley’s lab work came back negative for all tick-borne illnesses, which rules out an infectious disease as the cause of his orthopedic issues.
there' shoddy mainstream medical sector hubris/treatment/testing/tracking/diagnosis of these tick borne illnesses, which drives frustrated patients into the arms of quacks pushing unproven cures
the latter usually distracts from the former in the discourse, from my experience
the latter usually distracts from the former in the discourse, from my experience
December 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
there' shoddy mainstream medical sector hubris/treatment/testing/tracking/diagnosis of these tick borne illnesses, which drives frustrated patients into the arms of quacks pushing unproven cures
the latter usually distracts from the former in the discourse, from my experience
the latter usually distracts from the former in the discourse, from my experience
Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses (FOX News) nej.md/4ykESIP
Correspondence: A Zoonotic Orthonairovirus from Febrile Patients in China nej.md/4zPPws9
Correspondence: A Zoonotic Orthonairovirus from Febrile Patients in China nej.md/4zPPws9
September 30, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses (FOX News) nej.md/4ykESIP
Correspondence: A Zoonotic Orthonairovirus from Febrile Patients in China nej.md/4zPPws9
Correspondence: A Zoonotic Orthonairovirus from Febrile Patients in China nej.md/4zPPws9
A tick clings to grass in a pasture in SW #Oregon, where a wet spring and rising temperatures have fueled a surge in tick populations. #Climatechange is expanding tick habitats and increasing the risk of tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease #photography #arachnid #nature
April 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A tick clings to grass in a pasture in SW #Oregon, where a wet spring and rising temperatures have fueled a surge in tick populations. #Climatechange is expanding tick habitats and increasing the risk of tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease #photography #arachnid #nature
HHS announces major initiatives to combat Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses.
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HHS announces major initiatives to combat Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses
The Department of Health and Human Services on Friday unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at reducing Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, including a multi-million-dollar pilot program...
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May 30, 2026 at 2:31 PM
HHS announces major initiatives to combat Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses.
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There are currently no FDA approved vaccines for tick-borne illnesses with the exception of Tick-Borne Encephalitis.
Another round of trials for a Lyme Disease vaccine are in phase 3.
Vaccines for other tick-borne illnesses are possible in the future.
There are currently no FDA approved vaccines for tick-borne illnesses with the exception of Tick-Borne Encephalitis.
Another round of trials for a Lyme Disease vaccine are in phase 3.
Vaccines for other tick-borne illnesses are possible in the future.
August 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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There are currently no FDA approved vaccines for tick-borne illnesses with the exception of Tick-Borne Encephalitis.
Another round of trials for a Lyme Disease vaccine are in phase 3.
Vaccines for other tick-borne illnesses are possible in the future.
There are currently no FDA approved vaccines for tick-borne illnesses with the exception of Tick-Borne Encephalitis.
Another round of trials for a Lyme Disease vaccine are in phase 3.
Vaccines for other tick-borne illnesses are possible in the future.
This recent NYT story on the rise of tick-borne illnesses hit very close to home when it was published last month.
I’ve spent much of my career working on climate change. I didn’t expect one of its health impacts to become quite so personal. Consider this a PSA. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/m...
I’ve spent much of my career working on climate change. I didn’t expect one of its health impacts to become quite so personal. Consider this a PSA. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/m...
The Summer the Ticks Took Over
A scientific and civilizational horror story.
www.nytimes.com
September 29, 2026 at 11:49 PM
This recent NYT story on the rise of tick-borne illnesses hit very close to home when it was published last month.
I’ve spent much of my career working on climate change. I didn’t expect one of its health impacts to become quite so personal. Consider this a PSA. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/m...
I’ve spent much of my career working on climate change. I didn’t expect one of its health impacts to become quite so personal. Consider this a PSA. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/m...
Tick season is getting worse each year, & with it, tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.
Congress just took action to address this threat by passing the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, legislation I co-led in the House that funds research & protects public health against tick-borne diseases.
Congress just took action to address this threat by passing the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, legislation I co-led in the House that funds research & protects public health against tick-borne diseases.
September 16, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Tick season is getting worse each year, & with it, tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.
Congress just took action to address this threat by passing the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, legislation I co-led in the House that funds research & protects public health against tick-borne diseases.
Congress just took action to address this threat by passing the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, legislation I co-led in the House that funds research & protects public health against tick-borne diseases.
Cases of tick-borne illnesses on the rise in New York spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rocheste...
Cases of tick-borne illnesses on the rise in New York
Despite the warnings, health experts say some tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Our Rachel Niemi explains what’s behind this trend
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July 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Cases of tick-borne illnesses on the rise in New York spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rocheste...
Three people were confirmed to have come down with tularemia, also known as rabbit fever. The disease can cause high fevers and extreme fatigue. Symptoms can be more severe than those of more common tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease.
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What is rabbit fever? Cases of rare tick-borne illness reported in NYC
Three people in Suffolk County, the eastern part of Long Island, were confirmed to have come down with tularemia, also known as rabbit fever.
www.nbcnews.com
August 4, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Three people were confirmed to have come down with tularemia, also known as rabbit fever. The disease can cause high fevers and extreme fatigue. Symptoms can be more severe than those of more common tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Indiana health officials share tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses as temperatures rise www.wdrb.com/news/indiana...
Indiana health officials share tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses as temperatures rise
Indiana's health department is reminding Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as the weather gets warmer.
www.wdrb.com
April 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Indiana health officials share tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses as temperatures rise www.wdrb.com/news/indiana...