When you think of climate change, your first thoughts typically revolve around rising global temperatures and melting ice caps. Usually, your mind doesn’t wander to diabetes or any other disease. But soon, it might. Previously on the Peer Health blog, we’ve discussed the effects of climate change on Lyme Disease. And, I’m not proud to…

Christina was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease in 2011 after a long 5 year battle of misdiagnosis. She took a passion for patient advocacy and a need to share her Lyme Disease experience to create Lady of Lyme.  Today, the website has become a space to help others understand Chronic Lyme Disease on a deeper…

Madeleine Boyson is currently on a second hiatus from pursuing a degree in history in an effort to better treat her Lyme disease. Her time away from school has led her to seek out a healthcare community on social media. After noting the positive health benefits of social media in a TEDx talk, Madeleine joined…

In our current political climate, it’s nearly impossible to get through the day without seeing something about Planned Parenthood or ‘right-to-choose’ related news. But, for the past three years, another important healthcare battle has been waged and mostly ignored by the mainstream media: the right-to-try. Over the past three years, 33 states have passed laws…