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A new pilot study from North Carolina State University has found molecular evidence of Bartonella or Babesia infection in nearly half of 50 people diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The findings suggest that vector‑borne pathogens may play... Read More »

A new study from Ohio State University shows that Ohioans now face a Lyme disease risk on par with long‑endemic Northeastern states such as Connecticut. This is a dramatic shift from just a decade ago. Researchers revisiting sites first studied in 2014 found that infection rates... Read More »

Columbia University is now recruiting participants for a study exploring whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)—a mild electrical stimulation applied to the scalp—can improve cognitive symptoms in people treated for Lyme disease. The study focuses on those who... Read More »

For many families, PANS begins with a child who seems to change overnight. PANS, or Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, is a condition in which a child experiences a sudden and dramatic onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms. These changes are driven by immune activation... Read More »

By Terri McCormick The final day to register for this year’s Virtual Advocacy Day is January 30. The event itself is February 18. Click here to sign up. If you or someone you love has been affected by Lyme disease or tick-borne illness, you already understand how isolating... Read More »

A review of the medical literature has found long-term infection in animal models and persistent infection despite antibiotic therapy in humans with ongoing symptoms of Lyme disease. The study was published in the open access journal Advances in Infectious Diseases. Lyme disease... Read More »

For many people with Lyme disease, joint pain is one of the most stubborn and debilitating symptoms. Despite antibiotic treatment, inflammation can sometimes linger for months or years. A new study supported by the Bay Area Lyme Foundation offers a promising explanation for why... Read More »

For countless people—especially women—recurrent UTIs, pelvic pain, and bladder discomfort become a frustrating cycle of antibiotics, negative urine cultures, and no real answers. Many are told they have Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Painful Bladder Syndrome, yet despite... Read More »

By the Center for Lyme Action Momentum matters—and right now, the Lyme and tick-borne disease community has it. On the heels of the recent HHS Lyme Disease Roundtable, advocates across the country have a critical opportunity to keep federal attention focused on Lyme disease,... Read More »