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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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Research finds certain ticks can live up to three weeks inside homes
March 30, 2026May 27, 2026

by Emily Caldwell, Ohio State University It’s fairly common for members of the public to ask…

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Prom season is here — and so are the ticks
March 26, 2026May 27, 2026

By Terri McCormick Spring brings blooming flowers, outdoor photo sessions, and excited teens heading off…

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Touched by Lyme

What should we make of Pfizer’s new Lyme vaccine results?
March 25, 2026May 27, 2026

Pfizer and Valneva released new data this week from their long‑running Lyme vaccine trial, and…

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Focus

Psilocybin–from psychedelic mushrooms–may help persistent Lyme
March 24, 2026May 27, 2026

By Nancy Dougherty People living with Lyme disease-associated chronic illness often face persistent symptoms such…

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Why was your Lyme disability insurance claim denied?
March 23, 2026May 27, 2026

By Jennifer Hess Lyme disease long-term disability claims are often more complicated than people expect….

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From immune dysfunction to tick‑borne disease: Insights from MAPS conference
March 18, 2026May 27, 2026

By Terri McCormick The Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs (MAPS) Conference in Charlotte,…

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Silver Scars: Living with Lyme and learning to heal
March 17, 2026May 27, 2026

by Sarah Krivos It can be difficult for other people to understand what Lyme disease…

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Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme. Here’s how advocates are fighting back.
March 16, 2026May 27, 2026

By Fred Diamond Pennsylvania has quietly become one of the epicenters of the Lyme disease…

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Ticks carrying more than one pathogen are on the rise in US Northeast
March 12, 2026May 27, 2026

by Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Tick-borne diseases are on the rise in the northeastern…

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Early findings offer hope for hard‑to‑treat relapsing babesiosis
March 11, 2026May 27, 2026

A new update from 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals highlights encouraging progress for patients facing relapsing babesiosis,…

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