Lyme disease
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Researchers Head to New York City Parks to Gather Data on Tick Exposure
Columbia researchers are conducting a major survey to measure the presence of urban ticks and how humans respond to them.
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Tick Tock: CDC Takes Its Time Treating Chronic Lyme Disease
A student’s long and painful journey toward diagnosis and treatment shows the urgent need for chronic Lyme disease awareness and funding.
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It’s Time to Think About Lyme Disease Prevention
With tick-borne diseases on the rise, preventing tick bites and Lyme disease cannot solely be the onus of individuals. More federal funding is needed.
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Many Lyme Disease Cases Go Unreported. A New Model Could Help Change That.
Researchers have drawn on 17 years of data to develop a model that identifies areas in which the tick-borne illness is likely to emerge.
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Fighting Ticks With a Few Taps of the Phone
A new smartphone app offers hope of stemming the spread of diseases like Lyme, and providing some peace of mind in the process.
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The Connection Between Climate and Public Health
International Research Institute for Climate and Society and the Mailman School of Public Health will hold a two-day meeting to talk about how climate influences issues of public health, from heat waves to infectious diseases. The event will be livestreamed, and you also can follow it on Twitter at #healthclimate2016.
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. This Earth Month, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
