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This page is a collection of information on Lyme disease and other tickborne co-infections and parasitic infections (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichosis, Anaplasmosis, Babesia, Bartonella) as well as viral illnesses such as Epstein-Barr, HHV-6, etc.

08/05/2025

Apply NOW: Lyme Disease Treatment Grants – Deadline August 15, 2025! 💚

⏰ The deadline for LymeLight Foundation’s treatment grant applications is NEXT WEEK! We’re proud to provide financial support for Lyme disease treatment to those in need. Know someone who could benefit? Share this opportunity!

Have questions? Contact our Grants Coordinator, Kate, at grants@lymelightfoundation.org for personalized assistance.

👉 Visit lymelightfoundation.org/grants to apply and learn more.

08/05/2025

Justin Timberlake's recent disclosure that he has Lyme disease has generated unprecedented global awareness. Here's a message of empathy and hope from our Board Chair, Ali Moresco, along with a generous donation match for one week only:

“Working Toward a Future Where Lyme Isn't 'Relentlessly Debilitating'"

It always breaks my heart to see someone else join the growing community of individuals diagnosed with Lyme disease or a tick-borne illness. This week, Justin Timberlake bravely shared that he has been quietly battling Lyme, a revelation that is, sadly, more common than most people realize.

The reality of this disease is that it’s far more widespread and insidious than public awareness reflects. Those impacted come from all walks of life, and many suffer invisibly. You can look perfectly healthy on the outside while silently enduring an illness that affects every corner of your life.

Justin described Lyme as “relentlessly debilitating.” Those words could not be more accurate. They reflect what so many of us — including patients, caregivers, and advocates — already know too well: the unrelenting nature of this illness, the toll it takes physically and emotionally, and the gaps that still exist in timely diagnosis, treatment, and support.

At Project Lyme, we’re working to change that reality.

If you’ve been impacted by Lyme or tick-borne illness — or if someone you love has — I hope you’ll consider supporting our work. Together, we can fund the research, awareness, and advocacy needed to ensure that in the future, no one has to describe Lyme as “relentlessly debilitating.”

As a 10-year Lyme disease patient, I know firsthand how much this disease impacts every facet of your life. For the next week, I’ll personally match donations to Project Lyme, so you can double your impact. Please consider donating and sharing our donate page linked in bio with family and friends to help us create lasting change where Lyme disease is no longer “relentlessly debilitating.”

With gratitude,

Ali Moresco

Board Chair, Project Lyme

Justin Timberlake

08/05/2025

A new blood test for Lyme disease outperforms standard diagnostic testing across all stages of the disease, according to new data presented at the 2025 Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine annual meeting in Chicago. The single-tier test uses artificial intelligence to accurately detect Lyme disease from the first few weeks of infection through 1 year post-diagnosis. http://ms.spr.ly/6183sztiP

07/27/2025

From Project Lyme: 25 Worst States for Ticks

Ticks are becoming an even bigger problem across the U.S. These pests can spread serious infections, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. “Tick survival increases significantly” as winters get milder and warm seasons last longer, said Terminix expert Tom Dobrinska. Big cities like New York and Los Angeles are also tick hotspots because of their green spaces. To stay safe, people should use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and check for ticks after spending time outdoors. Do you live in a high-risk state for ticks? Find out by looking at this list compiled by Terminix using their proprietary pest management data.
https://www.terminix.com/blog/whats-buzzing/top-tick-states/?bbeml=tp-weanMEG9wEavgDUVvnwOMA.jtQlYH549_kSHcZZzauQScA.r7ed-Zf0Gt0u0OyLIPRVHwg.lWj6fj8R2o0qtSZ2EYPKbkQ

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07/24/2025

Chemical free tick solution. It's even safe for kids.

07/20/2025

Alpha-gal syndrome affects an estimated 500,000 individuals in the U.S. but remains significantly underrecognized and underdiagnosed.

Learn about the cardiovascular implications of Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a tick-borne allergic condition in : https://bit.ly/4nYNi3Z

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