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Dorothy Leland

Dorothy Leland is a longtime advocate and researcher focused on Lyme disease education, policy awareness, and patient support. She has contributed to numerous publications and works closely with medical professionals and organizations to improve understanding and treatment of tick-borne diseases.

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I walked the fashion runway for Lyme—alongside scientists, stars, and survivors
September 22, 2025

Reprinted by permission of the Rescue substack. By Mary Beth Pfeiffer Magic happened for a…

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Can genetically engineered mice stop Lyme? And at what cost?
September 22, 2025

A recent 60 Minutes report highlights a controversial effort to curb Lyme disease by genetically…

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West Virginia makes alpha-gal syndrome a reportable condition
September 19, 2025

West Virginia has become the most recent state to make alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) a reportable…

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Lyme-infected ticks are expanding across western North Carolina
September 19, 2025

From the University of North Carolina at Greensboro: North Carolina is experiencing a surge in…

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Touched by Lyme

Yolanda Hadid writes of the “unknown hell” of Bella’s Lyme battle
September 18, 2025

This week, Yolanda Hadid—once a fixture in the fashion world, now a Lyme advocate and…

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Touched by Lyme

Is Babesia blocking your recovery from Lyme disease?
September 15, 2025

Lyme disease is increasingly being recognized as a complex chronic illness, often tangled up with…

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Touched by Lyme

New York has a plan to combat Lyme disease. Why is it still buried?
September 10, 2025

If you care about improving the lives of Lyme patients and protecting public health, you’ll…

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Recovery from Lyme and long COVID begins in the gut
September 9, 2025

The human body is made up of many systems, all working together to keep us…

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Bay Area Lyme Foundation launches first tick-borne venture fund
September 4, 2025

The Bay Area Lyme Foundation has announced the launch of Bay Area Lyme Ventures, a…

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I survived Lyme. I remember the fear. You are not alone.
September 4, 2025

By Jana Steck I am a Lyme warrior, five years into remission, with a calling…

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