Lyme disease gets a lot of attention, but it isn’t the only illness ticks can transmit. Here’s what to know about anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis, including their symptoms, how they differ...
Finding a tick can leave you wondering what symptoms to watch for next. Learn the early signs of Lyme disease, when symptoms may appear and when to contact a healthcare...
Lyme disease can cause symptoms that resemble other illnesses, making it difficult to recognize. Learn why it’s called “the great imitator” and what signs to watch for.
Lyme disease can look different depending on how long the infection has been present. Here’s what to know about how signs and symptoms can change over time. When people picture...
At-Home Tick Tests, Mail-In Labs, and Lyme Blood Tests: What Each One Actually Does Three different tests, three different questions, three very different timelines. Here's how to tell which one...
Two at-home tick tests launched within weeks of each other. Here's what actually differs — price, speed, and what the result tells you.
The short answer is 36 to 48 hours. The longer answer is more useful — and it's the reason attachment time is the most important thing you can tell your...
Three different tests, three different questions, three very different timelines. Here's how to tell which one you need.
There is still no approved Lyme disease vaccine for humans — but for the first time in over two decades, there's real momentum toward one. On March 23, 2026, Pfizer...
Most tick-borne illnesses give you a window. Lyme disease, for example, generally needs a tick to be attached for 24 to 48 hours before it can transmit. Powassan virus doesn't...
A single tick bite can totally rewire your relationship with food. Alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, is a tick-borne condition that causes some people to develop a serious allergy to red...
