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ticks
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Why your coverage should focus on prevention as tick-borne diseases spread
As tick-borne diseases spread in a warming world, health journalists can help spread awareness of effective prevention methods.
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Lyme disease is changing in a warming world — and so should the news
Framing Lyme disease as a climate story is crucial for public awareness, policy action, and understanding how ecological shifts are…
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Lyme disease on the rise as climate change expands tick range
Spring is in the air, bringing with it green leaves, colorful flowers and — unfortunately — ticks. And with ticks, Lyme…
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Science writer follows the trail of tick bites and a meat allergy
A feature story exploring how some ticks can cause people to develop an allergy to meat was one of the…
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Ticks — and the diseases they carry — are likely becoming a big story in your area
The mild winter in the U.S. suggests that it will be a busy year for ticks — just as more…
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Tick season increasingly begins sooner with climate change
Ticks are emerging earlier from winter hibernation and remaining active for more weeks of the year as the climate is…
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Addressing the controversy over ‘chronic Lyme disease’
Covering Lyme disease can be a complicated endeavor. It’s hard to diagnose, and it’s even more difficult to decide what…
