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A tick can transmit many pathogens in a single bite–not just Lyme disease. People actually rarely get Lyme disease alone–co-infections are the rule, rather than the exception. And these co-infections often complicate diagnosis and treatment. Topics covered in this... Read More »

The Charles E. Holman Morgellons Disease Foundation has designated February as Morgellons Awareness Month. Morgellons, which appears to have a connection to Lyme disease, is a controversial diagnosis in the medical world. Sufferers are often dismissed by their doctors as being... Read More »

The following is written by a 22-year-old woman who writes the Dreaming Panda blog, about her experiences coping with Lyme disease and PANS/PANDAS. She has been dealing with these conditions for more than 10 years. PANS/PANDAS is an autoimmune condition that can be triggered by... Read More »

The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced two additional members of subcommittees to the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, for a total of 53 subcommittee members. The third meeting of the Working Group is Monday, Feb. 12. It will be an online webinar... Read More »

Kirkus Reviews is an influential publication geared primarily to libraries and bookstores. It recommends books for stores and libraries to purchase before they are available to the general public. A positive review from Kirkus can help make a book successful in the marketplace... Read More »

From the website of the Department of Health and Human Services: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the names of 51 individuals who have been selected to serve on one of six subcommittees of the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group (Working Group).  After... Read More »

Dr. Neil Spector, a Duke University cancer researcher who nearly died from complications of Lyme disease, is now turning his attention to finding innovative therapies for Lyme and Bartonella. Antibiotics are currently the only treatment available for most tick-borne diseases.... Read More »

By Sandra K. Berenbaum, LCSW For some parents and children confronting the challenges of Lyme disease, psychotherapy or family therapy can be a big help. Before seeking a psychotherapist, however, there are a number of things to consider. Different therapists use a wide variety... Read More »

Business Insider, January 23, 2018: by Melia Robinson, Jeremy Berke and Skye Gould Recreational marijuana is legal in nine states and medical marijuana is legal in 29 states. Vermont became the first state to legalize marijuana through the legislature, rather than a ballot... Read More »