A Nova Scotia woman who has had two bouts of Lyme disease says it can be difficult to spot — even if you have previous experience with it.

In November of 2024 the Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Association was formed. At that time we had a six member Board. Unfortunately, due to variety of issues, we have had a few resigna…

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Dr. Amir Khadir has pleaded guilty to administering long-term antibiotic treatments to patients, claiming they were suffering from chronic Lyme disease.

When Acadia University researcher Dr. Nicoletta Faraone and her team made headlines and social media buzz this spring with their tick research breakthroughs, they garnered something greater than likes and clicks — they inspired a remarkable act of generosity. Impressed by her work, Peter and Susan Gordon of Ontario have donated $755,000 to support the creation of the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre (CTRIC) at Acadia, the first facility of its kind in Canada.

Two people reached out to me recently that were being treated for Lyme disease. Both wanted to know more about what they should, and should not, be eating, especially while taking antibiotics. As I…

Warmer temperatures mean ticks are showing up in places they haven't before

American singer Justin Timberlake says he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease and is coping with health issues that have affected him physically and mentally.

I don’t know about you but I have been seeing a large number of posts this year regarding the number of ticks being seen; in places never seen before; and in an abundance that is terrifying t…

Framing Lyme disease as a climate story is crucial for public awareness, policy action, and understanding how ecological shifts are rewriting the boundaries of disease.

Nova Scotians watch their backs – and each other’s – during another tick-infested summer https://t.co/yul2WT8VUH

Researchers at the Faraone Lab have been studying the effects of a soil fungus called Clonostachys rosea on blacklegged ticks — which can carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease — as well as the ha...

Lyme disease rash is: Characteristics of Lyme disease rash: A leading cause of misdiagnosis is the failure to recognize a Lyme disease rash when it is present. Research at our […]

Up to 10% of people experience lingering, serious symptoms.

Lyme disease, a potentially debilitating tick-borne infection if it is left untreated, is a growing problem in parts of Canada, with thousands of reported cases. But could there soon be a vaccine?

Ticks can carry bacteria and viruses that cause diseases such as Lyme disease.

As the weather gets warmer, public health experts are warning about the risk of tick-borne illnesses like lyme disease -- a problem that’s spreading to new parts of the country. Here's where Canadians...

A new petition is calling on the provincial government to act on concerns about tick-borne infections in Nova Scotia.

Briefly understand the cause, symptoms, and ways to prevent Powassan virus disease.

Bartonella is primarily transmitted by fleas or by animal scratches or bites. Whether Ixodes ticks transmit Bartonella to humans is an area of investigation.

Trying to share information available regarding ticks, Lyme and Tick-borne diseases, especially as they relate to Nova Scotia, Canada.