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Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith and Minnesota Representative Collin Peterson have introduced legislation to aggressively fight Lyme disease and target an additional $180-million dollars to boost funding for research, prevention and treatment programs.

The tick population in New Jersey could be on the decline if a bill just passed by the Assembly Agriculture Committee becomes law.

A new report urges federal lawmakers to do more to prevent the spread of a serious illness that is frequently misdiagnosed and left untreated.

The point of this blog is just to remind you to listen to your body. If you have a gut feeling that something's wrong, perhaps you should consider a second opinion too. Talking to a specialist might help you too.

New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal will be in Wall Township today alongside the Monmouth County Health Department to raise awareness about tick-borne diseases.

It's been really hard for a high-energy person like me to suddenly have no energy. There's so much I have wanted to do professionally and socially, and I've had to cancel all of it.

As we officially transition into summer, there are things you need to do to avoid getting a sickly bite.

If you're feeling tired and achy like you have the flu, it's possible you have Lyme disease. The symptoms are abundant.

It is that time of year ... "Tick Season" and this year officials are warning it could be a big year for the bugs! As I mentioned in  my latest blog "Hiking New Jersey" we did encounter ticks so now is a good time to pick hiking and outdoor play areas that ha…

Ocean County is experiencing a few things that could make this season particularly bad for parasites for both us and our four-legged friends, so there's no better time than now to prepare your pets for tick season!