Key points How it spreads The bacteria that cause Lyme disease in the United States, Borrelia burgdorferi and, rarely, B. mayonii, are spread to people through the bites of infected ticks. The blacklegged tick (or deer tick, lxodes scapularis) transmits infection in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central United States. The western blacklegged tick (lxodes pacificus) transmits infection in areas […]

Taking expired (out-of-date) drugs carries certain risks Out with the old! Be it the fresh start of a new year or a spring cleaning, consumers are encouraged to take stock of what has surpassed its usefulness. Medicines are no exception. In 1979, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began requiring an expiration date on prescription […]

AT A GLANCE Healthy eating is all about balance. Infants can begin eating complementary foods around 6 months. For children 6 months and older, some foods and drinks are not safe. Some foods and drinks are less healthy choices. Foods to avoid or limit Honey before 12 months Honey given to children younger than 12 […]