LymeSci Blog
Lonnie Marcum
is a Physical Therapist, with a dual degree in health administration and physical therapy. She has a passion for helping people heal from illness and injury by treating the whole body. She became active in the Lyme community after her daughter was diagnosed with tick-borne diseases in 2013. She now devotes much time to learning about Lyme and related conditions, and sharing that knowledge via social media. In addition, she has served as a member of the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group: Tick Biology, Ecology, Control Subcommittee. Her blog, LymeSci, seeks to help patients understand the science of tick-borne diseases and new developments in research.
The harsh reality of farming with Lyme disease
By Meg Muckenhoupt Anyone who goes outside can catch Lyme disease from a tick bite, but some farmers have to spend their entire working day…
The runaway suitcase and a hitchhiking tick
By Nicole Bell Last year, I went to DC to attend a CDC event. I stayed at a Westin in Virginia right outside the city….
PODCAST: Dr. Christine Green and the future of Lyme disease treatment
Dr. Christine Green, based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in Lyme disease treatment and integrative medicine. She serves on the board of LymeDisease.org and is…
PODCAST: Dr. Hinchey’s 10 B’s for healing from Lyme
By Fred Diamond When chronic Lyme disease takes hold, the path to healing can feel uncertain, overwhelming, and lonely. On this episode of the Love,…
Babesiosis on the rise in the Mid-Atlantic region of US
A newly published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology highlights the growing presence of babesiosis in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Researchers…
UCSF recruits participants for Lyme disease brain stimulation study
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is recruiting participants for a clinical trial to improve cognitive function in patients with chronic Lyme disease. The clinical…
Gordon Medical Forum to explore hidden triggers of chronic illness
The upcoming Gordon Medical Forum: Toxins & Chronic Illness: Lyme, Mycotoxins, and Environmentally Acquired Illness—held from May 15-17—aims to help you navigate this challenging landscape.
Piperacillin kills Lyme bacteria in mice, leaves gut microbiome alone
From Northwestern University: Lyme disease, a disease transmitted when deer ticks feed on infected animals like deer and rodents, and then bite humans, impacts nearly…
Why fighting for Lyme research matters—and a simple way to sound your voice
The following scientists are icons within the Lyme disease community. Each has made transformative contributions to our understanding of this complex illness, its co-infections, and…
Lyme advocate Julia Bruzzese remembers when Pope Francis blessed her
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…
How are multiple sclerosis and chronic Lyme related?
By Bill Rawls, MD Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease where the immune system attacks the protective covering (called myelin) around nerves in the brain…
Leaked document recommends slashing CDC’s Lyme funding to zero
According to a leaked budget document obtained by the Washington Post, the Trump administration is seeking to deeply slash budgets for federal health programs. Among…