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By Monica White, Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association The Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease community is proud to honor Dr. Richard I. Horowitz with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of dedication, compassion, and leadership. The award was signed by more than 22... Read More »

A 47-year-old man from New Jersey has died from alpha-gal syndrome, marking the first confirmed fatality linked to the condition. Alpha-gal syndrome is a severe allergic reaction to red meat and meat-related products. It’s triggered by a sugar molecule transmitted through... Read More »

From the Center for Lyme Action Center for Lyme Action (CLA) and the National Alliance for PANS/PANDAS Action (NAPPA) are pleased to announce a collaboration to advance shared goals through the Infection Associated Neuropsychiatric Conditions Initiative (IANCI). The vision of... Read More »

Twin brothers Jack and Will Goodreau of Colorado have launched Brothers Tick Kits—a simple, portable solution to help families safely remove ticks and prevent illness. Inspired by their sister Olivia’s long battle with Lyme disease, the 18-year-old brothers created the kits to... Read More »

By Mary Lorusso-DiBara  No one could have imagined thirteen years ago that our family would start Northeast Lyme and Associated Diseases Resource Foundation (NELAD.org). This non-profit provides education, advocacy and critical financial support for adults and children who cannot... Read More »

Lyme disease gets most of the spotlight when we talk about chronic tick-borne illness—but it’s not the only infection that can linger. Babesia, a malaria-like parasite that infects red blood cells, can also persist in the body, especially in people with co-infections or immune... Read More »

Chris Williamson, host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, has revealed that he’s been battling Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and other chronic infections that have deeply affected his physical and mental health. Modern Wisdom is a popular podcast, with millions of downloads and guests... Read More »

As alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) continues to rise across the United States, two new continuing medical education (CME) courses—one from the CDC and one from VectorWise CME—are stepping in to address the urgent need for clinician awareness and training. AGS, often called “red-meat... Read More »

A recent 60 Minutes report highlights a controversial effort to curb Lyme disease by genetically modifying wild mice. Researchers, led by MIT’s Kevin Esvelt, aim to make mice resistant to the bacteria that causes Lyme, potentially disrupting the transmission cycle between ticks... Read More »