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06/04/2026

Borrelia prefers collagen rich areas

06/03/2026

Just a reminder that Morgellons skin samples CONTAIN NO CHITIN AND NO CELLULOSE. Here’s an excerpt under the “Histopathology” section from a 2016 study that verifies the absence of chitin and cellulose in Morgellons skin samples.

“Staining of embedded filaments with calcofluor-white produced negative results, demonstrating that filaments are not cellulose as found in cotton, linen, or other plant-based textile fibers, or chitin as found in fungal cells and insect exoskeletons”

Morgellons disease (MD) is a dermopathy characterized by multicolored filaments that lie under, are embedded in, or project from skin. Although MD was initially considered to be a delusional disorder, recent studies have demonstrated that the ...

06/02/2026

By Terri McCormick Patients living with Lyme disease often face a double burden: the physical and emotional toll of the illness itself, and the

06/01/2026

Be sure to listen to the What the Morgs podcast with Kris Newby!

Kris Newby joined the podcast to share her message of hope and the experiences that have shaped her personal mission.

You can listen to Episode 4 on all major platforms🩵

05/31/2026

Rob Thomas’s wife speaking out about her Lyme journey

05/30/2026

🚨 ✨BIG NEWS FOR THE LYME COMMUNITY ✨

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has just announced a series of major new initiatives aimed at tackling Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Some of the key changes include:

👉 A multi-million-dollar program to reduce tick populations and help prevent disease transmission

👉 Up to $2.5 million in new LymeX innovation challenges focused on awareness, treatment, and patient care

👉 Expanded research into alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related condition that can trigger allergic reactions to red meat and other mammalian products

👉 A new partnership with ILADS to help patients connect with experienced Lyme-literate providers and educational resources

For too long, many people affected by Lyme disease have struggled to get answers and access care. These new efforts reflect growing recognition at the federal level that Lyme disease is a serious and urgent public health issue.

We are encouraged to see increased attention, resources, and urgency directed toward Lyme disease and the patients and families impacted by it every day.

Read more: https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-unveils-plan-to-combat-lyme-disease.html

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05/30/2026

These Lyme films changed lives, sparked movements, and helped millions better understand what Lyme disease patients go through.

At Tick Boot Camp, we believe storytelling changes lives. Through more than 600 podcast interviews with patients, doctors, researchers, advocates, filmmakers, and even actors, we’ve seen firsthand how sharing experiences can educate, validate, and inspire hope. That’s why we loved a recent article our friend .leland, President of , wrote highlighting Lyme films everyone should watch.

🎬 examines why remains controversial and misunderstood despite decades of patient advocacy and growing scientific evidence. We were honored to interview filmmakers and on the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, with guest co-host , the founder of .

🎬 Under Our Skin exposed the Lyme disease crisis to a national audience and gave patients a voice when many felt ignored, dismissed, and alone.

🎬 Emergence: Under Our Skin 2 follows patients years later, highlighting both the challenges of chronic Lyme disease and the possibility of healing.

🎬 I’m Not Crazy, I’m Sick explores the emotional, psychological, and financial impact of being told your symptoms aren’t real—a story many Lyme patients know all too well.

🎬 Skin Deep: The Battle Over Morgellons explores a condition that many Lyme patients report experiencing alongside tick-borne illness, highlighting the challenges patients face when their symptoms are dismissed or poorly understood.

🎬 The Red Ring follows a filmmaker’s personal Lyme journey while exploring the global impact of Lyme disease and co-infections.

🎬 Your Labs Are Normal tells the story of a patient whose debilitating symptoms are repeatedly dismissed, shining a light on the medical gaslighting experienced by many living with disease and other complex chronic illnesses.

Like the stories we share every week on Tick Boot Camp, these films educate, validate, build community, and remind patients that they are not alone.

Have you seen any of them? If so, which one resonated with you the most?

05/30/2026

Lyme in the US: More than 50% of deer ticks tested in Wisconsin study carry Lyme disease bacteria

“The pathogen testing results from 707 non-engorged adult female deer ticks submitted in 2024. The positive rates were: 51% positive for Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease), 9% positive for Babesiosis, 9% positive for Anaplasma, and 3% positive for Ehrlichia. Multiple pathogens were identified in 14% of tested specimens."

Full article available here: https://www.apg-wi.com/ashland_daily_press/news/regional/more-than-50-of-deer-ticks-tested-in-wisconsin-study-carry-lyme-disease-bacteria/article_e8bddaed-59d5-453a-b5db-30f243ae25d5.html