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
12/13/2023
Emily Bennett is a 19-year-old from Lincoln, MA. She has had Lyme + other co-infections since her first tick bite at age 3. She is deeply passionate about sharing her experience with Lyme and educating the public at large. She recently volunteered with RideOutLyme through managing their social media and recently joined Project Lyme as a volunteer. Below is her story.
Education
11/30/2023
According to recent research publications, including this one from Johns Hopkins, herbals can be very useful in treating Lyme disease. Many herbal medicines listed here have been found to kill Borrelia burgdorferi in lab conditions. This blog is based on the experience of an individual patient and is for educational purposes only.
Science
11/28/2023
Lyme disease can be notoriously difficult to diagnose. This Giving Tuesday, Project Lyme and the Bay Area Lyme Foundation are raising funds to support Sapient in bringing an accurate tool to diagnose chronic Lyme disease to the market.
Education
11/08/2023
Rachel Leland was 13 years old when she wrote her first journal entry about how her world was crumbling. It was all due to chornic Lyme disease. Now, years later, Rachel chronicled her entries battling this debilitating disease into a tell all book, Finding Resilience: A Teen’s Journey Through Lyme Disease.
In the Media
11/01/2023
Inspired by research that targets cancer tumors, these new findings in Lyme could also lead to novel R&D strategies for other diseases. This project was partially funded by Project Lyme, in partnership with the Bay Area Lyme Foundation.
Advocacy
10/24/2023
This article provides an overview of Lyme disease and its prevalence in the United States. Despite scientific evidence showing the infection can persist long after initial treatment, most insurance companies restrict access to treatment beyond twenty-eight days, leaving patients to bear much of the financial burden. Barrett argues that the existing approach to addressing Lyme disease is insufficient; therefore, Congress must enact legislation to change this.
Education
09/22/2023
The danger of humans getting infected by vector-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, is massively underrecognized, particularly in areas that are not traditionally seen as endemic. That’s where canine mapping comes in. Dogs spend a lot of time outdoors in the company of their owners, meaning both canines and humans are exposed to similar environments and risk factors. This blog explains the risk.
Education
09/15/2023
Ozone therapy has been a medical treatment for over 50 years. It has been successfully used in European clinics for a long time, but Americans are now catching on to its benefits. Ozone therapy is effective at treating a range of chronic and autoimmune health conditions, including Lyme disease.
Education
09/08/2023
Red light therapy uses low-wavelength red light to treat medical conditions. The devices can be used at home or in a clinic. They were originally intended to be used for the skin, but have been found useful in treating a variety of conditions including Lyme disease.