Across the United States, ticks are spreading Lyme disease at alarming rates, prompting rising ER visits for bites. From Minnesota to Connecticut, the nation is on heightened alert, but health experts suggest there are ways to stay safe and beat the threat.

Danielle Jonas is speaking out about her little-known struggle with Lyme disease. She shares how prolonged hair loss and months of questions ultimately led to a diagnosis that changed her outlook on health.