S.L.A.M. Sturbridge Lyme Awareness of Massachusetts

10/30/2025

Though Alexandra was only recently diagnosed with Lyme, bartonella, and biotoxin illness, her Lyme journey began more than a decade ago. Maybe even more than two decades ago.

10/27/2025

I recently returned from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society’s Annual Scientific Conference, held this year in San Antonio, Texas. The

10/24/2025

Research Survey: With more people hiking during pandemic, ticks are hitching rides home   by Allyson Mann, UGA Today, May 5, 2020 photo: Lone star tick (UG

10/22/2025

Twin brothers Jack and Will Goodreau of Colorado have launched Brothers Tick Kits—a simple, portable solution to help families safely remove ticks and

10/21/2025

Learn how Lyme disease can impact hormones and the various ways it can affect the body. Discover the symptoms and potential treatments for hormonal imbalances caused by Lyme disease.

10/21/2025

Understanding Lyme disease's ancient roots and its spread to every U.S. state, except Hawaii. Discover the historical precedence and ongoing impact of this multi-system infection.

10/16/2025

Did you know?

DON’T TOSS YOUR TICK! 📍Brothers Tick Kits has made it easy — visit BrothersTickKits.com for a list of trusted labs where you can send your tick.

If you find a tick, don’t throw it away! You can send it to a lab for identification and pathogen testing — or check with your local health department for options. Knowing what bit you can help protect your health. 💚

✅ Get your Brothers Tick Kit today — available now at BrothersTickKits.com and coming soon to Amazon!

10/16/2025

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10/16/2025

Project Lyme Board Member Olivia Abrams was recently recognized in TIME magazine’s list of the best inventions of 2025 for TiCK MiTT. This patented, chemical-free tick removal mitt for people and pets was also featured on the Season 16 finale of 'Shark Tank.' Congratulations to Olivia, who is also the CEO and Co-Founder of TiCK MiTT, for everything she is doing to prevent the spread of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections!

Check out the list today: https://time.com/collections/best-inventions-2025/?filters=outdoors

TiCK MiTT

10/16/2025

by Jennifer Crystal In 2016, I wrote a post called “Laughter Really Can Be the Best Medicine”. In it, I discussed the health benefits of laughter: it reduc

10/15/2025

Learn about alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by lone star tick bites, its symptoms, diagnosis, and how to protect yourself.

10/15/2025

Their whole family has been affected by Lyme. They've started a foundation to help patients pay for much-needed treatment. NELAD-Northeast Lyme and Associated Diseases Resource Foundation https://www.lymedisease.org/dibartonella-family-nelad/