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A newly published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology highlights the growing presence of babesiosis in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Researchers documented human cases and detected Babesia microti in local tick populations. Historically concentrated in the... Read More »

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is recruiting participants for a clinical trial to improve cognitive function in patients with chronic Lyme disease. The clinical trial aims to evaluate the use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain... Read More »

From Northwestern University: Lyme disease, a disease transmitted when deer ticks feed on infected animals like deer and rodents, and then bite humans, impacts nearly half a million individuals in the U.S. annually. Even in acute cases, Lyme can be devastating; but early... Read More »

Ten years ago, then-13-year old Julia Bruzzese was unable to walk, due to complications of Lyme disease. Her family took her to JFK airport, to see Pope Francis, who visiting the United States at the time. She made the national news, when the Pope stopped and blessed her. Now,... Read More »

According to a leaked budget document obtained by the Washington Post, the Trump administration is seeking to deeply slash budgets for federal health programs. Among items on the chopping block are all CDC funding for Lyme disease and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as the... Read More »

More than 1100 Lyme advocates have asked Congress to bring back a Lyme disease research program that has been eliminated for Fiscal Year 2025. “Engagement by the Lyme community has been great,” said Bonnie Crater, of the Center for Lyme Action, organizer of the... Read More »

By Meg Muckenhoupt Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is getting famous for causing devastating food allergies, but if you’re a farmer or rancher, AGS can disrupt your entire way of life. There’s increasing evidence that AGS can make it hazardous for farmers and ranchers to come into... Read More »

The Healing Lyme Summit 2.0, scheduled for April 15 – 21, offers a unique opportunity to learn more about Lyme and explore new ways to heal from it. The event is online and can be viewed for free. Why should you attend? Gain exclusive insights from the world’s top experts... Read More »

By Stephen D’Angelo, Cornell Research & Innovation Researchers have identified a new way to fight infections like Lyme disease and syphilis by disrupting the bacteria’s ‘motor,’ preventing it from spreading through the body. The findings could have wide-ranging impacts... Read More »