While a source of the infection was not clear for the toddler, the CDC reported that a raccoon latrine — or an area where the ...

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Pop singer Justin Timberlake announced that he has been struggling with Lyme disease, bringing attention to a growing public health threat. Timberlake, 44, said in an Instagram post Thursday that he ...

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"I've been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease," Timberlake wrote. "If you've experienced this disease or know someone who has," he added, "then you're aware: living with ...