From the latest headlines to community events, keep your finger on the pulse of the Lyme world. Learn about groundbreaking research and what’s new in patient advocacy. Stay informed to make the best possible health decisions for yourself and the people you care about.
Education
05/09/2021
Mother’s Day can be a time to reflect on the mothers who nurture children with Lyme. While the following material, about the rare form of child abuse known as Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy, is disturbing in nature, we present it with the hopes of raising awareness for mothers, families, and the entire Project Lyme community.
Science
05/05/2021
During a symposium hosted on April 29th, the Lyme and Tick-borne Diseases Research and Education Institute announced the launch of their new website and Lyme disease map. These new efforts from Johns Hopkins seek to take Lyme science in a new direction and work to build a safer future.
In the Media
05/04/2021
In anticipation of the upcoming theatrical release of The Red Ring, Project Lyme has partnered with Denmark based distributor, LevelK, to increase international awareness about the Lyme disease epidemic.
In the Media
04/27/2021
Project Lyme, a 501(c)3 focused on eradicating the epidemic of tick-borne diseases, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website: https://projectlyme.org/. This website, developed in partnership with design firm Great Believer, completely reimagines the way the public will be educated about preventing, treating and recovering from Lyme and related tick-borne diseases.
Education
04/26/2021
Jennifer Hoffmann was not tested for Lyme disease because her rashes didn't look like the bulls-eye depicted in most medical textbooks. This blog highlights the urgency for a general rethinking of what it means to have a "typical" EM rash and urges education on the variety of skin manifestations that can occur.
Science
04/15/2021
Lyme disease can affect many body systems, including the brain and central nervous system. This article will help those who have been infected that are experiencing neurological symptoms, such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, mood changes, sleep disorders, and brain fog.
In the Media
03/24/2021
Project Lyme, a 501(c)3 focused on eradicating the epidemic of tick-borne diseases, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website: https://projectlyme.org/. This website, developed in partnership with design firm Great Believer, completely reimagines the way the public will be educated about preventing, treating and recovering from Lyme and related tick-borne diseases.
Advocacy
02/25/2021
The 2nd annual Lyme Fly-In was held on Wednesday, February 24th. Project Lyme recaps the event by outlining funding requests, as well as sharing quips from congressional reps, staffers, and the events organizers.
Advocacy
01/27/2021
This letter is in response to a recent article from The New York Times that draws striking similarities between long COVID and other persistent diseases, particularly ME/CFS and chronic Lyme.