Lyme Blog Posts
Clinical trials for Lyme disease now recruiting across the U.S.
The Clinical Trials Network (CTN) for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases is a national research program designed to find better treatments for people suffering from…
Lyme Biobank study finds CDC test misses most cases of early Lyme
A newly published study in Frontiers in Medicine reveals serious gaps in Lyme disease testing and post-treatment care, based on a decade of patient data…
Emergency room visits for tick bites at record levels
Emergency rooms nationwide are reporting a record-breaking increase in tick bite cases, according to new CDC data. July 2025 is already surpassing previous highs set…
Tick threat shuts down Connecticut beach for the season
Pleasure Beach, a popular summer destination in Bridgeport, Connecticut, will remain closed for the entire 2025 season due to a serious tick infestation. City officials,…
A lesson from chronic Lyme: “You are allowed to take up space.”
By Ali Moresco I was 22 years old when my life was completely derailed. Overnight, I went from a driven, high-functioning publicist in the entertainment…
UCLA study uses MyLymeData and machine learning to decode neuro-Lyme
From UCLA, Division of Physical Sciences Despite its presence in over 80 countries, Lyme disease remains one of the least understood illnesses. In the United…
It took a decade, but we’re changing the military’s response to tick-borne illness
By Colonel Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) I think I may have finally made a difference. All I’ve ever wanted since my medical discharge from military…
Pushing forward together: Updates from the Center for Lyme Action
From the Center for Lyme Action: We’re entering the second half of 2025 with serious momentum—thanks to the incredible support of advocates like you. In…
Summer solstice calls us to return to the body’s healing wisdom
By Rabbi Melinda Bernstein As we enter the season of the summer solstice, a time of fullness, illumination, and embodied presence, we’re invited to explore…
Once bedridden, this 17-year-old Ninja Warrior soars for Lyme awareness
By Talan Yorn, The Lyme Ninja If someone had told me when I was 10 and bedridden that I’d be standing under the lights of…
Citizen airmen, Lyme advocacy, and a mission to save lives
The Air National Guard (ANG) is a unique branch of the U.S. military that serves both state and federal missions. Unfortunately, when responding to natural…
Her 4 kids were born with Lyme. She wants to make sure that future kids won’t be.
From the Tick Boot Camp podcast: In this powerful, long-form interview, Kristina Bauer returns to the Tick Boot Camp Podcast to share her in-depth story…