June 18, 2008

New film explores the ticks of Lyme disease

WASHINGTON - With the warmer weather, it’s tick season. And, if you don’t know anything about Lyme disease, a new documentary explores the untold story.

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June 17, 2008

Tick-Eating Guinea Hen Weapon Against Lyme Disease

There’s another summer health threat on the rise in Massachusetts — Lyme disease, which is up in every county in the state.

The disease is spread by ticks, and it can be debilitating. One local woman has discovered a weapon against ticks that gets rid of the diseased bugs by eating them.

The tiny ticks are barely noticeable to humans. But they survive by sucking blood.

Wayland police Officer Mark Wilkens, like many, was bit by a tick and now has Lyme diseases.

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June 12, 2008

Watch out for Lyme disease

Warm weather brings families out of the house and into the great outdoors. As a person living with Lyme disease, Livingston County resident Valerie Black goes on alert for deer ticks when the frost leaves the …

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June 11, 2008

Bad Lyme Bug Spreading

A virulent strain of Lyme disease germ is spreading in the U.S. and in Europe, a new study shows.

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