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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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Tick threat shuts down Connecticut beach for the season
July 3, 2025

Pleasure Beach, a popular summer destination in Bridgeport, Connecticut, will remain closed for the entire…

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A lesson from chronic Lyme: “You are allowed to take up space.”
July 3, 2025

By Ali Moresco I was 22 years old when my life was completely derailed. Overnight,…

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UCLA study uses MyLymeData and machine learning to decode neuro-Lyme
July 3, 2025

From UCLA, Division of Physical Sciences Despite its presence in over 80 countries, Lyme disease…

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It took a decade, but we’re changing the military’s response to tick-borne illness
June 30, 2025

By Colonel Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) I think I may have finally made a difference….

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Pushing forward together: Updates from the Center for Lyme Action
June 25, 2025

From the Center for Lyme Action: We’re entering the second half of 2025 with serious…

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Summer solstice calls us to return to the body’s healing wisdom
June 24, 2025

By Rabbi Melinda Bernstein As we enter the season of the summer solstice, a time…

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Once bedridden, this 17-year-old Ninja Warrior soars for Lyme awareness
June 23, 2025

By Talan Yorn, The Lyme Ninja If someone had told me when I was 10…

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Touched by Lyme

Citizen airmen, Lyme advocacy, and a mission to save lives
June 18, 2025

The Air National Guard (ANG) is a unique branch of the U.S. military that serves…

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Her 4 kids were born with Lyme. She wants to make sure that future kids won’t be.
June 18, 2025

From the Tick Boot Camp podcast: In this powerful, long-form interview, Kristina Bauer returns to…

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Lyme rage: the explosive symptom that can destroy relationships
June 17, 2025

By Fred Diamond We often focus on the physical symptoms of Lyme disease such as…

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