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The Latest Breaking News from Lyme Disease

Donegal man wants to reintroduce wild wolves to Ireland to cull deer despite local concerns

An ambulance in the Dungloe area was damaged recently when it was struck by a deer

Irish Mirror

Why Was the Lyme Disease Vaccine Tossed Away?

It was pulled from the market almost immediately after it was developed in 1998. Twenty-five years later, the painful disease is on the rise

The Walrus

Grieving dad's heartbreaking post after daughter dies following Lyme disease battle

Amélie Champagne, 22, took her own life this month following a battle with Lyme disease as her devastated father has spoken out about the tick-borne infection "hijacked" her brain

Daily Mirror

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Father’s LinkedIn post about daughter’s suicide following Lyme disease goes viral

In the moving post, Alain Champagne spoke out about the toll that the tickborne infection had taken on his daughter and how, ultimately, it had ‘hijacked’ her brain

The Independent UK

Is it Covid or Lyme disease? Key symptom to spot as infections cause similar signs

Despite being two completely different illnesses, Covid and Lyme disease produce similar symptoms. With tick season in swing, many may think their fever-like sickness is caused by Covid

Daily Mirror

Longtime TV anchor Leslie Griffith dies at 66 from Lyme disease

The family told KTVU that the journalist developed the disease after a 2015 tick bite in Oregon

The Independent UK

Lyme disease symptoms as hot weather could increase risk of tick bites

The condition can cause pain and illness, and in some cases may lead to post-infectious Lyme disease.

Daily Record

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Lyme disease symptoms: 3 signs to look out for as risk increased in hot weather

Lyme disease is an infection spread by ticks and is potentially life-threatening. Because the risk is increased in hot weather, it's important to be aware of the symptoms

Daily Mirror

A vaccine for Lyme disease is in its final clinical trial

There isn't currently a Lyme disease vaccine on the U.S. market. Researchers are hoping to change that.

WEKU

Super fit Glasgow dad contracts life changing disease after insect bite

Rico Franchi first contacted Lyme disease in 2010, when he began experiencing symptoms including extreme fatigue and joint pain. He was diagnosed around two years later, and the disease continues to impact his day-to-day life.

Glasgow Live

Scots dad battling Lyme Disease for 12 years after tick bite says life 'has changed completely'

Rico Franchi, 40, of Glasgow has been living with the life-altering disease since 2010.

Daily Record

Trial seeks to develop first Lyme disease vaccine in 2 decades

The only Lyme disease vaccine previously marketed in the U.S. was discontinued in 2002.

Axios

Recap of Monday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

Kodiak Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:KOD) announced positive topline results its BEACON Phase 3 study of tarcocimab tedromer (KSI-301; tarcocimab) in patients with macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion. Kodiak shares traded in a range of $10.02 to $11.79 on a day volume of 4.05 million shares, closed regular trading session…

Benzinga

Major test of first possible Lyme vaccine in 20 years begins

Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Climate change puts Lyme disease in focus for France's Valneva after COVID blow

With climate change spurring more cases of tick-borne Lyme disease, drugmaker Valneva is betting big on a vaccine as it looks beyond disappointing sales of its COVID shot.

Zenger

Lyme Disease Cases Have Soared Almost Five-Fold In 15 Years Due To Global Warming

Lyme disease cases have soared almost five-fold in 15 years because of global warming, according to new research.

Irish Mirror

Global warming sparks major jump in cases of potentially lethal disease

Infected ticks can be found in woodland and heathland areas across Ireland

Wales Online

Global warming sparks huge rise in potentially lethal disease

Cases of Lyme disease cases have soared almost five-fold over the last 15 years

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The Independent UK

Yolanda Hadid returns to Instagram after Lyme disease relapse

The former reality TV star and mother of models Bella and Gigi Hadid took a nine-month break from social media

The Independent UK

Lyme disease: How do you get it and what are the symptoms?

The rare illness can induce flu-like symptoms and even long-term joint problems

Daily Mirror

Shania Twain recalls horror Lyme disease blackouts on stage as voice changed ‘forever’

Shania Twain has described the frightening experience of contracting Lyme disease while horseback riding in 2003 in the new Netflix documentary Not Just a Girl

Daily Mirror

What happened to Shania Twain's voice? How Lyme disease almost ended her career

Country music icon Shania Twain's new career-spanning documentary is set to premiere on Netflix. However, there was a time when illness almost ended her singing career

Daily Record

NHS Lanarkshire chief executive reveals she contracted Lyme disease after being bitten by tick

Heather Knox is backing a Scottish Government campaign raising awareness of the issue.

Irish Mirror

What to do if you get bitten or stung by bees, wasps, ticks, horseflies and other common insects in Ireland

It can be difficult to identify what you were bitten or stung by if you didn't see it happen. But don't worry if you're not sure. The treatment for most bites and stings is similar.

Evening Standard

Lyme disease: Why it is on the rise and how to protect against it

The bacterial infection is becoming increasingly common and a British mother is now bedbound because of a bite she received eight years ago

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