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Lyme Disease Led to My Daughter’s Death. Join the Fight Against Tick-Borne Disease.

My cause is personal, and my goal will not be deterred as I, and those joining with me, work to see that no other person suffers the way my daughter did. A small tick bit her. That eventually led to her death. In 21st Century America, this should not have happened....

Fresno Native, Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver Has Dementia

By Ken Belson Tom Seaver, the most dominant and prominent player in New York Mets history, is stepping back from public life because of advancing dementia, his family said in a statement Thursday. “Tom will continue to work in his beloved vineyard at his (Calistoga) California home, but has chosen...

Good News for Hikers. Treated Clothing Really Repels Ticks.

There's good news for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the Sierra Nevada. Permethrin-treated clothing to prevent tick bites really works, according to research announced last week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Especially Effective Against Black-Legged Tick Moreover, the treated clothing is especially effective against the...

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