Lyme Blog Posts
Lyme rage: the explosive symptom that can destroy relationships
By Fred Diamond We often focus on the physical symptoms of Lyme disease such as joint pain, neuropathy, and fatigue. But there’s another symptom that…
NASEM Lyme report calls for urgent, symptom-focused treatment research
By Christine Kilgore, MEDSCAPE Lyme infection-associated chronic illness (IACI) is real, often debilitating and long-lasting, and in urgent need of research that prioritizes treatments to…
Reclaim your backyard by learning how to control ticks naturally
By Tick BYTES A new do-it-yourself movement in pest management is gaining momentum with the official launch of Tick BYTES (Back Yard Tick Eco-friendly Solutions). It’s a…
Dr. Bill Rawls joins Ravel Health as Chief Medical Officer
Ravel Health, a virtual healthcare platform specializing in Lyme disease and other complex chronic illnesses, has recently named Dr. Bill Rawls as its Chief Medical…
Could Lyme and other infections be driving psychiatric disorders?”
By Mary Jane Heppe What if some of the world’s mental health crises aren’t just psychological in origin, but microbial? In a compelling article published…
Donkey skin compound repels ticks as effectively as DEET
From UMass Amherst University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a natural and effective tick…
A father’s song, a daughter’s Lyme disease journey
James Stewart Evans is a seasoned actor with experience in film, television, commercials, and songwriting. But beyond his work in entertainment, he plays another important…
“Invisible International” re-launches as “VectorWise CME”
VectorWise CME, formerly known as Invisible International, has officially relaunched with a renewed mission and focus. The organization is dedicated to providing virtual, free, evidence-based…
Latest issue of the Lyme Times celebrates 10 years of MyLymeData
The latest issue of Lyme Times spotlights MyLymeData’s 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of patient-driven research that’s reshaping our understanding of Lyme disease. With over…
PODCAST: How Ravel Health is changing the Lyme treatment landscape
By Fred Diamond For many people coping with Lyme disease, the search for effective treatment is a grueling, exhausting process filled with uncertainty, dead ends,…
U.S. babesiosis cases may be 10x higher than CDC estimates
60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, a company focused on developing treatments for infectious diseases, recently analyzed insurance claims related to babesiosis and chronic fatigue. The study, conducted…
Emerging tick species in Connecticut found to carry ehrlichiosis
by Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant An invasive tick species in Connecticut has been found to carry the bacteria that can cause ehrlichiosis in humans, a…