This year marks a major milestone for the MyLymeData patient registry—our 10th anniversary. To celebrate, we’re publishing the MyLymeData 2025 Research Chartbook—a visual summary of a decade of groundbreaking research, collaboration, and progress. ... The post 2025 Research Chart Book Released appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
By Edward Dabdoub Lyme disease can cause serious and lasting impairments that make it impossible to work full-time. Yet, because symptoms of Lyme disease are typically subjective, or self-reported, insurance companies tend to question the legitimacy of Lyme-related claims. Oftentimes, disability ins... The post Navigating disability insurance for Lyme disease appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
Twin brothers Jack and Will Goodreau of Colorado have launched Brothers Tick Kits—a simple, portable solution to help families safely remove ticks and prevent illness. Inspired by their sister Olivia’s long battle with Lyme disease, the 18-year-old brothers created the kits to make tick safety acces... The post Twin brothers launch “simple, portable” tick safety kits appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
By Fred Diamond Unfortunately, people suffering from the mysterious, lingering symptoms of Lyme disease have probably heard a familiar refrain from their medical practitioners: “You can’t have Lyme disease. We don’t have Lyme here.” The here could be North Carolina, Texas, Southern California, or an... The post PODCAST: The geography of denialism and the “no Lyme here” myth appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
I recently returned from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society’s Annual Scientific Conference, held this year in San Antonio, Texas. The event draws medical professionals, researchers, and advocates from around the globe, all united by a shared commitment to improving care for those... The post Science, stories, and solidarity: reflections from the ILADS annual conference appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
Meghan Bradshaw gave the following speech at a recent fundraising dinner held by the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation. ILADEF is the educational arm of ILADS, focused on training physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Good ev... The post Titanium and tenacity: one woman’s fight for Lyme patients everywhere appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
By Mary Lorusso-DiBara No one could have imagined thirteen years ago that our family would start Northeast Lyme and Associated Diseases Resource Foundation (NELAD.org). This non-profit provides education, advocacy and critical financial support for adults and children who cannot afford proper testi... The post The ‘DiBartonella’ family offers a bridge to hope for those battling tick-borne illness appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
Lyme disease gets most of the spotlight when we talk about chronic tick-borne illness—but it’s not the only infection that can linger. Babesia, a malaria-like parasite that infects red blood cells, can also persist in the body, especially in people with co-infections or immune dysregulation. Yet chr... The post New hope for chronic babesiosis as malaria drug tafenoquine heads to trial appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
Chris Williamson, host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, has revealed that he’s been battling Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and other chronic infections that| LymeDisease.org
Excerpt of the vaccine chapter from Pamela Weintraub's groundbreaking book "Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic."| LymeDisease.org
From UCLA, Division of Physical Sciences Despite its presence in over 80 countries, Lyme disease remains one of the least understood illnesses. In the| LymeDisease.org
Pleasure Beach, a popular summer destination in Bridgeport, Connecticut, will remain closed for the entire 2025 season due to a serious tick infestation.| LymeDisease.org
This is Part Two of a series on Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT), a form of antisense oligonucleotide therapy. SOT is a personalized, gene-silencing treatment designed to disrupt pathogens like Lyme disease. Read Part One here. By Maria Marian, ND, MSE The idea of silencing genes to weaken ... The post Targeting Lyme at the genetic level: SOT’s emerging role appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
By Jana Steck I am a Lyme warrior, five years into remission, with a calling to help others still in the midst of their battle to feel a little less| LymeDisease.org
The human body is made up of many systems, all working together to keep us healthy. If one system falls out of balance, it can disrupt the others, and our| LymeDisease.org
If you care about improving the lives of Lyme patients and protecting public health, you’ll want to read Mary Beth Pfeiffer’s latest exposé.| LymeDisease.org
The Bay Area Lyme Foundation has announced the launch of Bay Area Lyme Ventures, a new impact fund designed to fast-track promising diagnostics and| LymeDisease.org
By Ali Moresco I was 22 years old when my life was completely derailed. Overnight, I went from a driven, high-functioning publicist in the entertainment| LymeDisease.org
By Colonel Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) I think I may have finally made a difference. All I've ever wanted since my medical discharge from military| LymeDisease.org
The following scientists are icons within the Lyme disease community. Each has made transformative contributions to our understanding of this complex| LymeDisease.org
Ten years ago, then-13-year old Julia Bruzzese was unable to walk, due to complications of Lyme disease. Her family took her to JFK airport, to see Pope| LymeDisease.org
Dr. Richard Horowitz many different factors that can contribute to dementia--including Lyme disease.| LymeDisease.org
California's Board of Pharmacy (BOP) seems poised to block access to a number of compounds used in alternative treatments.| LymeDisease.org
