Targeting a key enzyme in the microorganism responsible for the disease could stop both its growth and ability to infect.

In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.

Lyme disease, spread by infected ticks, starts with flu-like symptoms but can lead to serious neurological, heart, and joint ...

Existing projects are also on hold because research institutions cannot be certain they will be continued, or if they absorb ...

Medicare Part D helps cover prescription drugs, which means it should cover most of the cost of antibiotics to treat Lyme disease. However, since Part D plans are provided by Medicare-approved private ...

Typically, healthcare professionals prescribe antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, doxycycline, and cefuroxime axetil, to treat the early stages of Lyme disease.

Using Medicare data, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 88,000 adults ages 65 or older were diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease between 2016 and 2019.

Using Medicare data, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 88,000 adults ages 65 or older received a diagnosis and treatment for Lyme disease between 2016 and 2019.