Lyme Blog Posts
“Mick the Tick” teaches kids about Lyme disease
By Kara Perrin My name is Kara and I have Lyme disease. That’s usually the first thing that comes out of my mouth when I…
Ticks, Lyme and alpha-gal syndrome put land surveyors at risk
By Meg Muckenhoupt When you ask land surveyor Sandy Peabody about hazards he’s encountered at work, the threat at the top of his list is…
After 18 joint replacements in 6 years, she’s now a fierce Lyme advocate
Meghan Bradshaw was just 25 when severe joint pain appeared seemingly overnight. Once active and independent, she found herself unable to walk, dress, or function…
Is autism epidemic fueled by Bartonella and other vector-borne infections?
By Debbie Kimberg Autism rates have been steadily rising, with more children receiving diagnoses than ever before. However, despite decades of research and millions of…
Recap of ILADS’ 11th European Scientific Conference in Portugal
By Sarah Quillen The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) has never been an organization to shy away from the challenges of life –…
PODCAST: Surviving Lyme, Trauma, and Misdiagnosis—Together
By Fred Diamond When chronic illness and deep emotional trauma collide in a relationship, it can tear even the strongest bonds apart. But in rare,…
May 19 deadline to send letter to Congress for Lyme and TBD programs
From the Center for Lyme Action: We all know one tick bite can change a life. That’s why we need to take action today to…
Massachusetts man dies from tick-borne Powassan virus
Kevin Boyce, a 62-year-old resident of the Boston area, passed away last year from Powassan virus. Now, his family is raising awareness about the risks…
Beyond Pest Control: Greenix’s Commitment to Lyme Disease Advocacy
Greenix Pest Control, a company that serves 16 states, does more than just treat yards and homes for pests such as wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitoes,…
New advanced screening tests for tick-borne diseases in dogs
Antech, a veterinary diagnostics company, has launched two advanced screening tests for tick-borne diseases, heartworm, and other pathogens. Enhanced Accuplex™ can now test dogs for…
Prioritize chronic Lyme treatment now, not later, says report
From the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: Research funders should prioritize investigating treatments that improve function and quality of life for people living…
Charting a path towards new treatments for chronic Lyme disease
Last year, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) convened a committee of experts to review the research on chronic Lyme disease and…