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The Latest Breaking News from Lyme Disease

‘I thought I’d never be able to sing again’: Shania Twain opens up about ‘invasive’ throat surgery

The singer contracted Lyme disease in 2003

The Independent UK

What is Lyme disease? Symptoms revealed as Justin Timberlake is latest celeb to share diagnosis

The rare illness can induce flu-like symptoms and even long-term joint problems

The Independent UK

A gross side effect from California's extra wet winter: more disease-carrying ticks this spring

LOS ANGELES — Woodland and beach regions known for tick activity across northwest California could be even more prone to the disease-carrying arachnids this year after the state's extremely wet winter, according to researchers who study ticks and Lyme disease.

Los Angeles Times

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Shania Twain reflects on being told Lyme disease meant she might never sing again

The country music singer has recently released her first album since undergoing surgery on her voice

Evening Standard

Shania Twain 'glad to have life back' after 'depressing' lyme disease battle

Shania told ITV's Lorraine that her UK tour will feature all her biggest hits and some new songs.

Daily Record

Alex Jones reveals husband’s mental-health battle has left him a ‘shadow of himself’

The One Show presenter said she has watched her husband of seven years ‘fall apart’ after becoming seriously ill with Lyme Disease and viral meningitis

Evening Standard

This founder and Instagram influencer woke up with a mystery illness, then documented her journey to getting a diagnosis

Her followers have helped her find relief.

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Shania Twain 'may never be able to sing again' after undergoing open-throat surgery

You're Still the One singer Shania Twain has opened up about the possibility of never being able to sing again after undergoing a potentially career-altering operation

Daily Mirror

Donegal man wants to reintroduce wild wolves to Ireland to cull deer despite local concerns

An ambulance in the Dungloe area was damaged recently when it was struck by a deer

Irish Mirror

Why Was the Lyme Disease Vaccine Tossed Away?

It was pulled from the market almost immediately after it was developed in 1998. Twenty-five years later, the painful disease is on the rise

The Walrus

Grieving dad's heartbreaking post after daughter dies following Lyme disease battle

Amélie Champagne, 22, took her own life this month following a battle with Lyme disease as her devastated father has spoken out about the tick-borne infection "hijacked" her brain

Daily Mirror

Father’s LinkedIn post about daughter’s suicide following Lyme disease goes viral

In the moving post, Alain Champagne spoke out about the toll that the tickborne infection had taken on his daughter and how, ultimately, it had ‘hijacked’ her brain

The Independent UK

Is it Covid or Lyme disease? Key symptom to spot as infections cause similar signs

Despite being two completely different illnesses, Covid and Lyme disease produce similar symptoms. With tick season in swing, many may think their fever-like sickness is caused by Covid

Daily Mirror

Longtime TV anchor Leslie Griffith dies at 66 from Lyme disease

The family told KTVU that the journalist developed the disease after a 2015 tick bite in Oregon

The Independent UK

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Daily Record

Lyme disease symptoms as hot weather could increase risk of tick bites

The condition can cause pain and illness, and in some cases may lead to post-infectious Lyme disease.

Daily Mirror

Lyme disease symptoms: 3 signs to look out for as risk increased in hot weather

Lyme disease is an infection spread by ticks and is potentially life-threatening. Because the risk is increased in hot weather, it's important to be aware of the symptoms

WEKU

A vaccine for Lyme disease is in its final clinical trial

There isn't currently a Lyme disease vaccine on the U.S. market. Researchers are hoping to change that.

Glasgow Live

Super fit Glasgow dad contracts life changing disease after insect bite

Rico Franchi first contacted Lyme disease in 2010, when he began experiencing symptoms including extreme fatigue and joint pain. He was diagnosed around two years later, and the disease continues to impact his day-to-day life.

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Scots dad battling Lyme Disease for 12 years after tick bite says life 'has changed completely'

Rico Franchi, 40, of Glasgow has been living with the life-altering disease since 2010.

Axios

Trial seeks to develop first Lyme disease vaccine in 2 decades

The only Lyme disease vaccine previously marketed in the U.S. was discontinued in 2002.

Benzinga

Recap of Monday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

Kodiak Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:KOD) announced positive topline results its BEACON Phase 3 study of tarcocimab tedromer (KSI-301; tarcocimab) in patients with macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion. Kodiak shares traded in a range of $10.02 to $11.79 on a day volume of 4.05 million shares, closed regular trading session…

The Independent UK

Major test of first possible Lyme vaccine in 20 years begins

Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years

Reuters

Climate change puts Lyme disease in focus for France's Valneva after COVID blow

With climate change spurring more cases of tick-borne Lyme disease, drugmaker Valneva is betting big on a vaccine as it looks beyond disappointing sales of its COVID shot.

Zenger

Lyme Disease Cases Have Soared Almost Five-Fold In 15 Years Due To Global Warming

Lyme disease cases have soared almost five-fold in 15 years because of global warming, according to new research.

Irish Mirror

Global warming sparks major jump in cases of potentially lethal disease

Infected ticks can be found in woodland and heathland areas across Ireland

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