In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
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26 April, 2025
Genetic Breakthroughs Could Point Pharma To A Long COVID Drug
The discoveries also hold potential benefits for patients with other conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome.
26 April, 2025
Addressing The Long COVID Quandary
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fifth year, the number of individuals experiencing persistent and debilitating symptoms consistent with postacute sequalae of COVID-19 or Long COVID continues to impact more than 44 million Americans and impair their activity levels. Estimates of Long COVID incidence vary but range between 3.5 and 10.4 cases per 100 persons, with vaccination status as a clear indicator of risk. As COVID-19 cases continue in the United States, waves of newly disabled people are now fighting for recognition and access to health care, largely on their own. Anthony Fauci, MD, characterized Long COVID as an “insidious” public health emergency affecting millions of people.
26 April, 2025
'Chronic Illness Put Me In A Wheelchair - Now I'm Running A Marathon'
A woman who had to learn to walk again after being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome is running her first marathon event this weekend. Kelsey Sheridan, from Middleton, Greater Manchester, is one of 36,000 participants who will be lining up for the adidas Manchester Marathon 2025 on Sunday (April 27).
25 April, 2025
ME Sufferers 'Feel Invisible And Ignored' As NHS Review Shows Two-Thirds More Affected
NHS data for England shows middle age women and white people are much more likely to develop devastating myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) - otherwise known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
25 April, 2025
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cases In England Much Higher Than First Projected
There are almost two-thirds more people living with ME/CFS in England than previously thought, a study says. The new estimate suggests that approximately 404,000 people are affected by ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome), a 62% rise from the previously accepted figure of 250,000.
24 April, 2025
Scoping Survey For Clinical Practice Guidelines For Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An online survey by Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
24 April, 2025
Over 150,000 More People In England Have ME Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
Research into myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome also reveals diagnosis ‘postcode lottery’.
24 April, 2025
Heat Therapy Seems Promising For Fibromyalgia Symptoms In Small Study
Heat therapy via hot water immersion relieved symptoms and improved quality of life measures in people with fibromyalgia in a small pilot study.
23 April, 2025
Gardeners' World's Adam Frost Shares 'Reality' Of Painful Condition He Battles Every Day
EXCLUSIVE: Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost is one of 2.5 million people in the UK living with the chronic health condition fibromyalgia.
23 April, 2025
Calls To Protect 'Important' Long Covid Service
There have been calls to protect the future operation of the Isle of Man's long Covid and chronic fatigue service, following the health department's mandate to Manx Care.
