Lyme Blog Posts
TOUCHED BY LYME: Congress shows interest in Lyme disease research
“Tick-borne disease is on the rise across the nation, and lawmakers are pushing to invest more this year in diagnostics and research to help the…
LYME SCI: The ticks you don’t see are the most dangerous
Summer is here! It’s time for picnics, hiking and camping. As the weather warms, ticks will go into hiding. But just because you don’t see…
When specific foods trigger brain inflammation in children
by Daniel A. Kinderlehrer MD In previous articles posted on Lymedisease.org, I described PANS—Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, and the severe mental health issues associated with…
Is there a connection between autistic spectrum disorders and tick-borne illnesses?
by Dr. Rosalie Greenberg I live and work in New Jersey, a Lyme-endemic area. It also has the distinction of having a high rate of…
“Health-plus” report details Lyme challenges and proposes solutions
By Angela Hopkins and Cecilia Ramirez Four innovative solutions address the need for added awareness, improved diagnostics, and increased understanding of Lyme disease. Coforma is…
LYME SCI: Tick infection rates as high as 31% in some coastal areas of California
Heading to the beach this summer? Don’t forget the sunscreen and tick repellent! New research reveals those nasty little pests have been hiding out in…
Finding an embedded tick on a very inconvenient spot on your body
By Chris Hardie I stared straight up at the ceiling tiles of the examination room and tried desperately to take my mind off what was…
Study detects tick-borne illness in teens hospitalized for depression
By Daniel A. Kinderlehrer MD Last month I posted an article on this website describing Diane, a teen-age girl suffering from anorexia nervosa.1 As it…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Special education protections for kids with Lyme
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that ensures special education and related services are available to children with disabilities. First…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Michigan’s tick population is surging
The number of ticks in Michigan is growing by leaps and bounds, and state health officials want people to take precautions. The two types of…
TOUCHED BY LYME: CDC serves up same old wrongheaded Lyme advice
On the face of it, the CDC-sponsored webinar—Lyme Disease Updates and New Educational Tools for Clinicians—seemed like a good idea. I mean, don’t we WANT…
Amy Scher: “Healing can’t happen in a bubble of fear”
By Amy B. Scher In order to fully heal, you are going to have to let go and lighten up (mostly on yourself). That’s what…