Lyme Disease

• Extreme heat, wildfires taking a toll on ticks in Atlantic Canada — for now

  If temperatures become too hot, much-maligned ticks are at risk of drying out. The parasites survive by retreating to moist areas like leaf litter and in the soil.

  Canada

  Aug 27
  
• What to know about Lyme disease amid ‘steady increase’ in Canada, U.S.

  Justin Timberlake is the latest celebrity to announce he has been battling the 'relentlessly debilitating' disease, which can cause severe symptoms that can persist for years.

  Canada

  Aug 4
  
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• Justin Timberlake reveals ‘debilitating’ Lyme disease diagnosis

  In February, Timberlake was forced to cancel a show hours before it was supposed to start due to health reasons.

  Entertainment

  Jul 31
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• Confirmed cases, awareness of Lyme disease rising in Manitoba

  Cases of Lyme disease in Manitoba have risen in recent years, and experts say that could be partially due to rising awareness.

  Health

  Jul 11
• Climate change driving rise in tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease

  A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health specialists say. 

  Environment

  Jun 28
• Manitoba seeing more ticks, mosquitoes due to warmer weather, experts warn

  As temperatures rise in Manitoba, so does the risk from pests. Experts warn that pests are growing across the province, bringing a greater threat of lyme disease and more.

  Health

  Jun 19
• Nova Scotia research confirms lemongrass essential oil can repel ticks

  The finding is especially important in the province, which has seen an increase in black-legged ticks in recent years. The ticks can carry Lyme Disease.

  Health

  Apr 11
• Saskatchewan man hopes to raise awareness about Lyme disease with support group

  Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose because it has similar symptoms to other illnesses. One Saskatchewan man has created a support group for those with the disease.

  Health

  Dec 24, 2024
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• Lyme disease cases climb in Quebec, with more towns in endemic zone

  The first symptoms of Lyme disease, which often appear within a month of a tick bite, include redness that expands with time, fever and muscular and joint pain.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2024
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• Lyme disease diagnosed in adult in Middlesex, health unit warns

  The Middlesex-London Health Unit says the first Lyme disease diagnosis came much earlier this year than normal, so they are warning the public about the risk of tick bites.

  Health

  Jun 11, 2024