Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks
Health - July 2, 2009
An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say
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In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy
Health - June 23, 2009
Physicians group offers advice on tick and mosquito bites
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As Earth Warms, Lyme Disease Could Flourish
Health - April 23, 2009
Study warns that climate changes affect deer tick's life cycle
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Health Buzz: Lyme Disease and Strange Behavior, and Other Health News
Health - March 10, 2009
Obama Lifts Stem Cell Ban. Also, where's Drixoral?
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Key to Lyme Disease Virulence Discovered
Health - February 11, 2009
Protein helps transport manganese in the bacteria behind the disease, study finds
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Health Buzz: Cholesterol and Dementia and Other Health News
Health - July 1, 2008
The cost of generic drugs, California hospitals and the debate over Lyme disease.
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3 Tips for Avoiding Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
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January W. Payne
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Health - June 30, 2008
The devastating infection is treatable if caught quickly, but it's best to avoid the bite altogether.
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New Book on Lyme Disease Takes Controversial Stance
By
January W. Payne
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Health - June 30, 2008
Can the infection spread by ticks become a chronic condition requiring long-term antibiotics?
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Preventing Lyme Disease
Health - October 3, 2007
The way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid deer ticks.
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Lyme Disease Symptoms
Health - October 3, 2007
The onset of symptoms can occur within three to 30 days of a tick bite.
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Lyme Disease Tests
Health - October 3, 2007
Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose because many of its symptoms mimic those of other conditions.
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Treating Lyme Disease
Health - October 3, 2007
Nearly all Lyme disease patients can be effectively treated with appropriate antibiotic therapy.
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About Lyme Disease
Health - October 3, 2007
About 20,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the CDC every year.
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