May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. According to the CDC, about 476,000 new cases of Lyme disease are diagnosed in the United States every year.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and the Central Shenandoah Health District is reminding everyone to stay alert about the dangers of ticks when heading outdoors.

To keep yourself safe outside, wear long pants and tuck them into your socks, wear light colored clothing and put on plenty of tick repellent.

Virginia Tech researchers are investigating Lyme disease awareness in the New River Valley as cases continue to rise across the region.

A dog is being called a living miracle after being rescued from a cave in Narrows.

The Roanoke City/Alleghany Health District is warning about the dangers of ticks and the importance of checking for them.

Before exploring the great outdoors, doctors are urging you to take steps to prevent getting a tick bite leading to Lyme disease.

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that, left untreated, can cause major health issues.

10 News talked to one woman who is still dealing with the disease years after she was infected.