Lyme disease is a significant public health concern, affecting approximately 476,000 individuals in the US each year, primarily through black-legged tick bites. The global spread of Lyme disease is being exacerbated by climate change, complicating diagnosis and treatment. This bacterial infection, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. These spider-like arachnids secrete an anti-inflammatory substance that masks their feeding, allowing pathogens to enter the bloodstream undetected.

Lyme Disease Spreading Steadily due to Complex Diagnosis and Treatment

Climate change is contributing to the global rise of Lyme disease. But many physicians are struggling to recognise its symptoms. Science writer Sue Nelson looks at the research after her own encounter with the disease. Ticks are blood sucking parasites and second only to mosquitos when it comes to transmitting...

Lyme disease is becoming more common. But its symptoms aren't always easy to spot

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

As they were driving along the A358, Mr Bennett said his wife's contractions became "worse and worse". "I thought I would have one [contraction] per junction," said Mrs Bennett, jokingly. "I thought four or five minutes per junction, I can do that," she added. As her contractions grew closer, Mr...

Mr Bennett said: "She pulled out a baby, just right there and then as I was driving along."

This year's festival in Scarborough is no longer going ahead, organisers have announced.

Music festival cancelled due to low ticket sales

The court hears Billy Thompson, 31, did not know it was an offence to make the comments.

Maryport man jailed over racist online post

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

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Avoid consuming this spice as the side effects could greatly damage your health

Popular Spice Recalled Across Massachusetts Poses 'Permanent' Health Risk

A man who claimed his puppy was injured and scalded as a result of accidents has been jailed and banned from keeping animals for a decade. Dontae West, 19, from Hilliards Croft, Birmingham, was sentenced at the city's crown court for causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. In 2023,...

Dog owner jailed over injuries to his puppy

Jodie Beer is jailed for six years for trying to take cocaine, pills and phones into Parc prison.

Prison officer smuggled drugs in juice cartons

From the outside, Adam Britton seemed like a passionate – albeit quiet and nerdy – advocate for animals. Over decades, the 53-year-old built a colourful reputation as one of the world’s leading crocodile experts. He swam with the apex predators in the wild, lent his pet crocodile...

Adam Britton: The ‘monster’ animal abuser who hid in plain sight

Cornell University research reveals avian influenza’s mammal-to-mammal transmission in the U.S., involving dairy cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns about possible mutations and human transmission. A recent study by Cornell University reveals that avian influenza has spilled over from birds to dairy cattle across multiple U.S. states, resulting...

H5N1 Avian Flu Now Infecting Cows, Cats, and Raccoons: What You Need To Know

A tribunal determines Dr Marc Whitehouse's fitness to practise to be impaired.

False prescriptions doctor's licence suspended

Two teenagers have died and two others are in a critical condition after a crash near Exeter, police have said. The crash involving a silver Peugeot 107 happened at about 01:20 BST on a back road at Haldon near Exeter Racecourse, Devon and Cornwall Police said. The 18-year-old male driver...

Two teens die and two seriously hurt in crash

48 young people were killed at the Stardust nightclub in Artane on Valentine’s Day, 1981.

Families of Stardust victims to get compensation

Nigerian police are investigating the death of a Nigerian transgender TikToker known as “Abuja Area Mama”. The beaten and bruised body of 33-year-old transgender woman was found along a highway in the capital, Abuja, on Thursday, local media report. Abuja Area Mama had a loyal fan base on...

Nigerian transgender TikToker found dead

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THE average person spends 26 years of their life asleep. So why do we know so little about what happens while we’re snoozing, and what it can tell us about our health? We all understand that sleep itself is vital for our bodies and minds. It improves concentration levels, solidifies memories, helps maintain a healthy […]

The early warning sign of dementia that might be keeping you up at night – and 10 other red flag symptoms

In this study, 49.5 percent of participants had taken a benzodiazepine at some point over the past 15 years. After a follow-up interval averaging 11.2 years, 13.3 percent had developed dementia. The researchers conclude, “Overall use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk.”. They also find, separately,...

Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines and Dementia Risk

An "adorable" puppy who was born with one eye smaller than the other has been adopted, the RSPCA has said. Despite Albi's "unusual condition" the animal welfare charity said he was its loudest and biggest puppy. His mum Luna gave birth to five puppies, including Albi, on 25 June after...

Pup with 'unusual condition' finds forever home

Merseyside had the third-highest number of attacks in England between 2020 and 2023, the RSPCA says.

Number of pets being shot on the rise - RSPCA

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Lyme disease increase risk due to climate change

Researchers warn the number of ticks in Scotland will double if global temperatures increase by...

Lyme disease increase risk due to climate change

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