lyme disease

Strains of the Lyme bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi have a protective outer layer that appears to function as armor against the body’s immune system, new research finds.

Bella Hadid is sharing an update on her health amid her treatment for Lyme disease: “As painful as this experience was, the outcome was the most enlightening experience of my life.”

After a mild winter in the U.S., scientists are watching to see if there will be an uptick in ticks this year. More ticks this spring could mean a wider spread of Lyme disease and other infections.