Autoimmune Disease on the Rise

Autoimmune Disease on the Rise

Recent studies show that autoimmune diseases are rising in the United States. So first, we need to answer the questions: what is an autoimmune disease, why are these conditions on the rise, and what can we do to prevent or manage them? An important immune system...
Lyme Disease: What We Are Learning

Lyme Disease: The Great Imitator

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a spirochete—a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted by deer and black-legged ticks, typically found in wooded areas. Lyme is called “The Great Imitator” because its symptoms mimic...