Despite a relatively low number of positive tests for common outdoor dangerous afflictions, like West Nile virus and Lyme disease, the city is still suffering from an outbreak of rabies. Continue reading
Mistaken diagnoses can include meningitis, arthritis, stroke, heart disease, Bell’s palsy and multiple sclerosis. Continue reading
On this episode of the ‘Super Awesome Science Show,’ we talk about what Lyme disease is, how it’s spread and how you can avoid getting bitten by ticks that carry the disease. Continue reading
If you smell garlic in parts of the city, it may just be the thing keeping ticks and mosquitoes at bay. Continue reading
Ticks are typically out from early spring until October in Saskatchewan, and are usually found in tall grass, brush or wooded areas. Continue reading
With warm weather on the horizon, a rise in temperatures also means increased activity for ticks — some of Manitoba’s least favourite creepy-crawlies. Continue reading
More and more of Canada is at risk of Lyme disease every year. This is where you can find the ticks that carry it. Continue reading
There are more than 40 tick species in Canada and only a handful of those are of medical importance, says Jade Savage of Bishop’s University. Continue reading
Winnipeg vets are warning pet owners to think twice about buying pet medications online, saying some are ‘counterfeit products’ that could actually cause harm. Continue reading
The bug was sent away for testing, where it was found not to be a carrier of Lyme disease. Continue reading