In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
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04 November, 2024
"I Was Terrible At Asking For Help, I Just Didn’t Know How To Do It," Miranda Hart Says As She Speaks Candidly About Her Struggles With Chronic Illness
Miranda Hart's new memoir candidly details her struggles with chronic illness.
03 November, 2024
How Painting Has Helped Katie From Kingswells Tackle Debilitating Chronic Illnesses
Katie Hammond, 30, has bravely opened up about life with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS).
03 November, 2024
Understanding Gloria Borger's Illness In 2024: What You Need To Know
In 2024, the health of renowned US journalist Gloria Borger has become a topic of interest and concern among her followers and the media. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of her illness, shedding light on the details, the impact it has had on her career, and the public's reaction. Gloria Borger is not just an influential figure in journalism; she is also a trusted source of information. Understanding her health condition is essential for fans and those who admire her work
02 November, 2024
Marina Diamandis Self-Reflects
Marina Diamandis is back from the dead. “Obviously I say that with compassion for myself, but it has been very confusing and difficult,” she tells me over Zoom from her Los Angeles home. When she refers to part of herself being "dead" the past few years, the 39-year-old singer-songwriter is referring to a period in her life where she felt generally unwell, struggling with an "invisible illness," as she puts it, and not knowing if she was ever gonna get out of it. Then, in 2023, Diamandis was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and her healing journey began.
02 November, 2024
Life With Fibromyalgia: Exploring Current Research
While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, possible contributing factors include genetics, infections and physical or emotional trauma.
01 November, 2024
Rep. Ilhan Omar To Introduce Major Long Covid Bill
On Friday, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) will introduce a potentially groundbreaking piece of federal legislation in the House of Representatives â one allocating $10 billion in funding to fight Long Covid, the increasingly widespread, chronic condition that follows many Covid infections. The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act is a companion bill to one that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced in the Senate in August.
01 November, 2024
Solange Knowles Lives With 'Debilitating' POTS Symptoms. Here's What It's Like Living With The Chronic Condition
Solange Knowles has opened up about her health struggles. Last week, the 38-year-old singer shared she was diagnosed with Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in an Instagram message to musician Shaun Ross, who had announced he was diagnosed with POTS as a “result of long COVID.”
31 October, 2024
Fnnish Artist Conchis’ Long-Awaited Album, Chapters, Is Out Now Via Kieku Records
Five years in the making, Finnish multi-disciplinary artist Conchis releases debut album, Chapters, an eleven-track record featuring previously released singles ‘Cray Cray’, ‘Trouble’ and new focus track ‘Floods’. This new album delves into the depths of human psychology, exploring themes of loss, yearning, consumption, and desperation. Despite grappling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) during the creation of Chapters, Conchis persevered and adapted. One of the ways she was able to complete the record was by allowing only five vocal takes per song. Rather than perceiving this as a negative constraint, the necessary parameters have instead infused the album with rawness and vulnerability, reflecting her journey through illness and artistic expression.
31 October, 2024
Research Reveals New Clues To The Mysteries Of Long COVID
Three groundbreaking studies pinpoint immune cells and proteins linked with the lingering condition — and suggest a possible cause.
30 October, 2024
Listening To Patients: Improving Care For Long COVID And Other Conditions
Big-picture epidemiological research into Long COVID is helping guide medicine toward a more holistic and patient-centered approach. At Yale School of Medicine (YSM), the Innovative Support for Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infections Registry (INSPIRE) study, co-led by epidemiologist Arjun Venkatesh, MD, and cardiologist Erica Spatz, MD, has been following nearly 5,000 people who’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19 and highlights the importance of researchers and clinicians listening to patients. Its unique, patient-centric approach could benefit not only those with Long COVID, but also many people who already live with other poorly understood chronic syndromes.
