Lyme borreliosis is a disease caused by bacteria of the genus Borrelia that are transmitted by a bite from a tick of the genus Ixodes. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur used mice to study the transmission of bacteria by ticks infected with various European and North American... Read More »

Exposure to tick-borne relapsing fever is widespread in California, according to a study published in the prestigious International Journal of General Medicine. The report entitled “Relapsing Fever Borrelia in California: A Pilot Serological Study” was written by... Read More »

Mega-star Avril Lavigne this week released her first new song in five years, about her personal battle with Lyme disease. Its title is “Head Above Water.” In a statement, the Canadian singer explained the story behind the lyrics: “One night I thought I was dying, and I had... Read More »

CNBC News September 2, 2018 One-fifth of adults in the U.S. have chronic pain, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers found in both categories, prevalence was higher for women, older adults, previously but not currently employed... Read More »

Fox5 NY continued its groundbreaking series “Lyme and Reason” with the third in the series of reports called–“Battles and Breakthroughs Against Lyme Disease”.  In addition, the TV station supplemented its coverage with a Facebook Live interview... Read More »

Singer Avril Lavigne has announced her return to music, some five years after the release of her last album. The Canadian pop-rock artist, 33, has explained in searing detail the health problems that kept her away from the limelight for so long. In an open letter to he... Read More »

Fox5NY presents an in-depth look at the progress being made in Lyme disease research, legislation and testing in a special entitled Lyme and Reason: Battles and Breakthroughs Against Lyme Disease.  It features journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer, Lyme Disease Association President Pat... Read More »

Facebook member Karen Wise raised $1,000 for LymeDisease.org, in honor of her high school friend Joni, who recently died after a years-long battle with Lyme disease. Julia Alexandra raised $800 in honor of two of her dearest friends, Jess and Jake, who are currently fighting... Read More »

Press Release:  August 27, 2018 Schumer: Funding Increase For CDC To Fight Lyme Disease Will Help Protect Against Tick-Borne Illnesses U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that the U.S. Senate has passed his amendment to the upcoming Health and Human... Read More »