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By Tom Gerencer/Outdoor Life Jun 12, 2021

Health

Chronic Lyme disease is a nightmare. Here’s why it’s so hard to detect and treat.

Tens of thousands of Americans may have it. But few are getting the expert help they need.

By Claire Maldarelli May 31, 2021

Health

How to know if your post-workout pain is actually life-threatening rhabdo

There's such a thing as pushing yourself too hard.

By Bob McNally/Outdoor Life May 12, 2021

Health

This 70-year-old man got much more than Lyme from a tick bite

The patient is on antibiotics for three different diseases after his trip to the Northeast.

By Ellie Shechet Mar 5, 2021

Animals

Animals are better at social distancing than we’ll ever be

Here’s what the animal kingdom can teach us about disease prevention.

By Kat Eschner Aug 11, 2020

Health

Does your favorite mask actually work? Researchers now have a way to tell.

Not all masks are made equal.

By Lynne Peeples/Undark May 20, 2020

Animals

Vets, farmers, and zookeepers can help prevent the next pandemic

Animal experts have been overlooked in the battle against COVID-19.

By Maureen Ferran/The Conversation May 8, 2020

Science

COVID-19 tests are far from perfect, but accuracy isn’t the biggest problem

Here’s what all those false positives and negatives really mean.

By Kate Baggaley May 6, 2020

Health

Why do so many diseases come from bats?

Many viruses originate in bats, but that doesn’t mean we should live in fear of them.

By Katherine J. Wu Mar 16, 2020

DIY

How to disinfect public surfaces during a pandemic (and whether you even need to)

You’re better off sanitizing yourself, but it can’t hurt.

By Kate Baggaley Mar 2, 2020

Health

All the ways you can—and can’t—catch the coronavirus

Little is known for sure, but sneezes are still the main thing you should watch out for

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Chronic Lyme disease is a nightmare. Here’s why it’s so hard to detect and treat.

How to know if your post-workout pain is actually life-threatening rhabdo

This 70-year-old man got much more than Lyme from a tick bite

Animals are better at social distancing than we’ll ever be

Does your favorite mask actually work? Researchers now have a way to tell.

Vets, farmers, and zookeepers can help prevent the next pandemic

COVID-19 tests are far from perfect, but accuracy isn’t the biggest problem

Why do so many diseases come from bats?

How to disinfect public surfaces during a pandemic (and whether you even need to)

All the ways you can—and can’t—catch the coronavirus