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Piperacillin Kills Lyme Bacteria in Mice, Leaves Gut Microbiome Alone

Piperacillin Kills Lyme Bacteria in Mice, Leaves Gut Microbiome Alone

Already FDA-approved for pneumonia, the antibiotic shows promising results for Lyme disease

Bites From 3 Kinds of Ticks Now Tied to Alpha-gal Syndrome

Bites From 3 Kinds of Ticks Now Tied to Alpha-gal Syndrome

Lone star ticks, Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus may all trigger red meat allergy

Health & Science

Lyme Stole My Health — Occupational Therapy Helped Me Get It Back

Lyme Stole My Health — Occupational Therapy Helped Me Get It Back

What started with an invisible illness became a lifelong commitment to healing and advocacy.

Battling a Devious Bug for 40 years and Finally Finding Hope

Battling a Devious Bug for 40 years and Finally Finding Hope

After years of misdiagnosis and setbacks, author details healing journey in Lyme with a Twist.

Patient Matters

The Hidden Struggles of Living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

The Hidden Struggles of Living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

MCS remains widely misunderstood — leaving those affected struggling for recognition and support.

Author Channels her Lyme Experiences Into a Mystery Novel

Author Channels her Lyme Experiences Into a Mystery Novel

After struggling with misdiagnosis and doubt, she turned her battle into fiction

Advocacy

Looking Back at a Decade of Healing from Lyme, with Coping Tips

Looking Back at a Decade of Healing from Lyme, with Coping Tips

After years of misdiagnosis, finally finding the truth set her on the road to recovery.

Finding Strength Through Struggle: A Teen’s Battle with Lyme Disease

Finding Strength Through Struggle: A Teen’s Battle with Lyme Disease

A mother and daughter share their deeply personal journey, shedding light on myriad challenges as well as the resilience required to fight tick-borne illness

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