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Justin Timberlake Focuses on Recovery After Disclosing Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Supported by Jessica Biel, the singer is resting to recover after his tour as public attention turns to Lyme disease prevention and vaccine development.

"I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease," singer Justin Timberlake wrote in a social media post this week. 
Justin Timberlake (left); the Spirochaete Borrelia bacteria, which causes Lyme disease (right)
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Overview

  • Timberlake revealed on Instagram that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease after enduring nerve pain and fatigue throughout his Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
  • He pushed through symptoms for months before receiving his diagnosis in Istanbul on July 31, encouraged by his wife Jessica Biel who noticed his declining health.
  • With the tour concluded, Timberlake is prioritizing rest, treatment and family time as he follows his medical plan to heal.
  • His public disclosure has reignited discussion about Lyme disease’s diagnostic hurdles, the importance of early detection and strategies to prevent tick-borne infections.
  • Researchers at Pfizer and Virginia Commonwealth University are now advancing human vaccine trials in response to the rising incidence of Lyme disease.