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 therapeutics for tick-borne diseases. Lyme Ventures aims to bridge the gap between academic breakthroughs and real-world solutions by investing in compa... The post Bay Area Lyme Foundation launches first tick-borne venture fund 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 scared and alone. Yes, I lost hair. I, too, went to bed fearing I wouldn’t wake up tomorrow. And, yes, I also felt unseen and unheard. Yes, I had weird... The post I survived Lyme. I remember the fear. You are not alone. appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
From the Center for Lyme Action: With five active tick-borne disease bills in the House of Representatives, we need all hands on deck to make sure these critical measures move forward. Your voice matters, and by meeting virtually with your U.S. Representative’s office, you can help ensure these bill... The post ACTION ALERT: Support 5 tick-borne disease bills in Congress appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
A new joint initiative has launched to keep Illinois residents and visitors safe from tick-borne illnesses. The Illinois Lyme Association (ILA), in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), has developed and released e... The post Lyme advocates team up with state agencies to keep Illinois tick-safe appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
By Fred Diamond The amount of research being done connecting Lyme disease to dementia or Alzheimer’s has been increasing. Nikki Schultek, a researcher, advocate, and chronic Lyme survivor, believes that connection may be far more significant than the medical community has acknowledged. Nikki recentl... The post PODCAST: Lyme, dementia, and the fight to reframe Alzheimer’s appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is conducting a groundbreaking study on how Lyme disease during pregnancy may affect child development. Led by Dr. Sarah Mulkey, the research team is looking for 40 participants to join this study and help us learn about the impacts of Lyme during pregn... The post PAID RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Seeking pregnant patients with Lyme disease appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
A major new initiative is aiming to change the way we understand women’s health—starting with the uterus. The Fairbairn Menstruation Science Fund, launched by the MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS), is backed by a $10 million gift from philanthropists Emily and Malcolm Fairbairn.... The post $10M for women’s health: Tackling menstruation, Lyme disease, and more appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
This summer has seen a lot of US news reports about the rise of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a tick-induced allergy to red meat and other mammal-related| LymeDisease.org
A recent study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that non-White Lyme disease patients in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages of the illness compared to White patients. Researchers analyzed Medicaid and Medicare claims data from 2016 to 2021 across 15 Lyme-endemic... The post Racial disparities in Lyme disease diagnosis appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals is launching a new clinical trial at Mount Sinai Health System to test Arakoda (tafenoquine) for chronic babesiosis. This tick-borne illness is caused by Babesia parasites that infect red blood cells. The trial will focus on patients who have lab-confirmed babesiosis, are ... The post New clinical trial targets chronic babesiosis appeared first on LymeDisease.org.| LymeDisease.org
An infant girl from Martha’s Vineyard is in critical condition following what health officials suspect may be tick-borne Powassan virus. The child, born| LymeDisease.org
from the Center for Lyme Action: Join us for a Virtual Advocate Town Hall on July 28 at 6PM ET. -- Get updates on federal Lyme and tick-borne disease| LymeDisease.org
LymeDisease.org's mission is to prevent Lyme disease, prevent early Lyme disease from becoming chronic and to obtain access to care for patients with chronic Lyme disease.| LymeDisease.org
From the Center for Lyme Action: We’re entering the second half of 2025 with serious momentum—thanks to the incredible support of advocates like you. In| LymeDisease.org
The Air National Guard (ANG) is a unique branch of the U.S. military that serves both state and federal missions. Unfortunately, when responding to| 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
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
By Fred Diamond We often focus on the physical symptoms of Lyme disease such as joint pain, neuropathy, and fatigue. But there's another symptom that| LymeDisease.org
By Christine Kilgore, MEDSCAPE Lyme infection-associated chronic illness (IACI) is real, often debilitating and long-lasting, and in urgent need of| LymeDisease.org
From the Center for Lyme Action: We all know one tick bite can change a life. That's why we need to take action today to urge Congress to protect and fund| 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
Rhisa Parera delivered the keynote address at a recent workshop on persistent Lyme held the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.| LymeDisease.org