News

Nootkatone–an oil derived from cedar trees and grapefruit–has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in insecticides and insect repellents. The chemical repels and kills ticks, mosquitoes, and a wide variety of other biting pests. It is... Read More »

by Mary Beth Pfeiffer, thefirstepidemic.com Becoming infected with COVID-19 — even after exposure to it — is not inevitable. The virus is a bear, yes. But, if masks and distancing fail, it may be vanquished using safe, over-the-counter supplements for which there are... Read More »

The federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group’s online meeting for August has been cancelled. As of this writing, no replacement date has been announced. According to the Health and Human Services website: This meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held in... Read More »

At LymeDisease.org, we fight to make the patient voice stronger, support science-based advocacy, create legislative change, and to create a future where Lyme patients can receive the treatments they need to get well. When you become a member of LymeDisease.org, you partner with... Read More »

Elephant Journal, July 15, 2020 By Holly Watts When I was first diagnosed with late-stage (chronic) Lyme disease, my doctor told me that the recovery process would be like a dance. “Sometimes, the infection will take the lead and be in control of your body,” he said, “Other... Read More »

(On August 4, we were notified that the August meeting of the TBDWG has been cancelled. No details have been given.) The next meeting of the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group (TBDWG) will be held on August 13-14, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. This is an online meeting... Read More »

Insider.com, July 14, 2020 By Meredith Cash Washington Mystics superstar Elena Delle Donne petitioned the WNBA for a medical opt-out from the 2020 “bubble” season due to her chronic Lyme disease. The league rejected her opt-out request despite receiving a letter from... Read More »

“A Celebration of a Life Well-lived for Neil Spector, MD” will be shared via Facebook Live on Saturday, July 18, 6-7:30 pm, Eastern Time. The virtual event is open to anyone who cares to attend. Afterwards, the video will be posted to Facebook and YouTube, for people... Read More »

The federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group met online on July 8. Panel members continued to discuss what should be included in the group’s upcoming Report to Congress. LymeDisease.org’s Lonnie Marcum live-tweeted the event. Here’s her take on what transpired. Read More »