ME/CFS and the closely related long COVID could be caused by damage to the brainstem, according to a new scientific theory.

Long COVID can linger long after the acute infection ends. People report fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, and poor sleep. Many ...

An estimated two million people in England and Scotland were experiencing symptoms of long COVID as of March 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics. Of these, 1.5 million said the ...

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The largest study so far into the genetics of chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, has implicated 259 genes – six times more than those identified just four months ago ...

Source: Bioscience Image Library by Fayette Reynolds / Unsplash. This post is Part 2 of a series. In my previous post, I shared some thoughts on how we can use the brain’s plasticity to aid recovery ...

People with ME/CFS have significant differences in their blood compared with healthy individuals, a new study reveals, suggesting a path towards more reliable diagnosis of the long-term debilitating ...

ME/CFS is a neurological condition characterized by malaise. Diagnosis requires ruling out other systemic illnesses.

NEW RESEARCH has shown that Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is linked to simultaneous disruptions in energy metabolism, immune regulation, and vascular function. Australian ...

Detailed notes, objective testing, and legal assistance if necessary are the keys to obtaining disability benefits for patients who are unable to work due to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue ...

Nearly 9 in 10 with chronic fatigue also meet criteria for long COVID. (HealthDay News) — The risk for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is increased following COVID-19, ...