After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease.
The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research, and buried documents reveals why ticks – and the diseases they carry – have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.
Our roundup of events this week includes a sock hop, live theater at Prohibition River, black history events, an innovative clarinet, voice, and percussion...
Our roundup of events this week includes book signings, poetry readings, music, black history month events, midwinter vacation activities for the family, and more.