News and updates

Why Lyme disease isn’t the only tick-borne infection you need to worry about
July 13, 2026
Co-infections are a real danger as more ticks carry multiple pathogens, study…
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Lyme disease and your pregnancy: Why avoiding tick bites could protect your unborn child
July 1, 2026
Transmission of tick-borne pathogens from mother to fetus remains understudied and poorly…
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Lack of experience no obstacle at this obstacle course
June 29, 2026
OxTrail run brings the fun while raising awareness of Lyme Disease.
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Interventions to manage mold and mycotoxicities
June 20, 2026
In this video recording, from the 2025 Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference, Dr…
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Environmental toxicities: Confounding presentations
June 19, 2026
In this video recording, from the 2025 Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference, Dr…
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Highlights in Lyme disease research 2024-2026
June 17, 2026
Notes on an important webinar.
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Acute Lyme: Recognizing and initiating urgent treatment
June 7, 2026
Dr. Elliot Jacobson presents on how to diagnose Lyme in its early…
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ILADS collaboration with US Health Agency a positive step for Lyme patients
June 2, 2026
US Department of Health and Human Services and ILADS announce strategic partnership…
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Updates
There’s progress on recognizing long Lyme, CanLyme president tells U.S. podcast
ByCanLyme October 4, 2025October 4, 2025
Janet Sperling sits down with hosts of Tick Boot Camp.
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For Physicians | Prevention
Why so many Lyme disease patients slip through the cracks in our health-care system – and how we can prevent it
ByEmmett Shane September 26, 2025May 27, 2026
22% of patients with early Lyme need more treatment months later, but the vast majority don’t get it, U.S. study suggests.
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Co-infections | For Physicians
It’s not just Lyme disease you have to watch out for. Other tick-borne illnesses are on the rise in Canada
ByEmmett Shane September 9, 2025July 9, 2026
Ontario physicians call for heightened awareness after treating rare case of anaplasmosis.
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Co-infections | For Physicians | Lyme disease | Research
Why an integrated approach to tick-borne pathogens is important in the diagnosis of clinical cases
BySarah Hackett August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Diagnoses should be more than just a laboratory test result.
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Updates
Jim Wilson: Sincere and caring man
ByKathy and Randy Carson July 30, 2025July 30, 2025
He will be sadly missed.
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Lyme disease | Voices on Lyme
Generation Lyme
BySarah Hackett July 24, 2025July 24, 2025
Generation Lyme is a patient-led non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Their mission is to create a welcoming, supportive, safe, and inspirational space for tick-borne disease patients and supporters. Through their website and their podcast, they publish patient stories to connect the community and share…
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Updates
Notes from the front line: Family doctors speak out about the challenges of Lyme disease
ByEmmett Shane July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Physicians point to rising case counts, primary care shortages, difficult diagnoses and limited treatments.
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For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Research
No, it’s not all in your head: How a new report could be a massive game changer for long Lyme sufferers
ByEmmett Shane July 8, 2025January 20, 2026
Top U.S. experts warn of an ‘urgent need to identify and develop safe and effective treatments.’
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Lyme disease | Research
Mosquitoes unlikely to transmit Lyme
ByVett Lloyd July 7, 2025July 14, 2026
New report finds mosquito gut deactivates Lyme bacteria.
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News from CanLyme
Vision, passion and tireless work: A tribute to Jim Wilson, the founder of CanLyme
ByEmmett Shane June 23, 2025July 30, 2025
Wilson was a ‘fearless Lyme warrior’ who championed the rights of patients, CanLyme’s president says.
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Education | Research | Updates
How biobanks are revolutionizing medical research – and why Canada needs one for Lyme disease
ByEmmett Shane June 10, 2025June 11, 2025
Lyme disease is a rapidly evolving problem in Canada that won’t just disappear, CanLyme expert warns.
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Updates
Save the date for the Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference: November 8 and 9
ByDr. Sarah Keating June 5, 2025February 5, 2026
Join other healthcare practitioners for two days of presentations on diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne disease.
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Updates
Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Canada: Some big wins but major challenges lie ahead
ByEmmett Shane May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
There’s more awareness of tick-borne illnesses and promising research but progress has been slow.
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Education | Prevention | Updates
Helping kids stay safe in the outdoors, and at camp
ByCanLyme May 8, 2025May 15, 2025
Get our free downloadable camp kit with posters and a campfire song!
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For Physicians | Updates
The persistent problem of Long Lyme disease
ByRobert G. Murray May 7, 2025May 8, 2025
There’s a stubborn lack of significant change in Canada regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.
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