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Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?

Summary by CBC News
Celebrity claims are fuelling confusion about the risks of Lyme disease. For The National, CBC’s senior health reporter Christine Birak investigates what’s really behind the boom in high-profile cases and uncovers a big-money industry profiting off chronic illness. [Correction: A previous version of this video included images of American dog ticks. It’s been updated to include images of blacklegged ticks.]

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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
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