In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
Articles represent the views of their authors and not ME/CFS SA. Always seek advice from a registered health practitioner before changing your care plan.
16 February, 2025
Artist Overcomes Illness For Top NZ Exhibit
A student from John Paul College in New Zealand who “always gravitated towards” the arts hasn’t let chronic fatigue syndrome deter the creation of a nationally exhibited portfolio - two years running.
15 February, 2025
Study Reveals Copper May Raise Fibromyalgia Risk, Iron Could Offer Relief
Could balancing trace elements like copper and iron be the key to managing fibromyalgia? A groundbreaking study uncovers a surprising link that could shape future treatments.
15 February, 2025
New Study Highlights Healthcare Utilization Shifts Among Long COVID Patients In Colorado After Diagnosis
A new study analyzing Long COVID healthcare utilization in Colorado reveals a significant shift from acute care to outpatient services following diagnosis, shedding light on evolving treatment patterns and the broader healthcare burden posed by the condition.
15 February, 2025
Autoantibodies In Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The objective of this study was to assess the frequency of IgG autoantibodies in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), to characterize their binding to dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons and glial cells, and to assess whether specific DRG binding patterns correlate with clinical symptoms.
14 February, 2025
Meet The Americans Who Still Take COVID-19 Precautions Seriously
The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last month, with a 30% test positivity rate — and there are still months to go.
14 February, 2025
On Its 5th Anniversary, Experts Address Questions About COVID-19
In 5 years, COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of life. Although tens of thousands of cases continue to occur each week, the world’s top public health agencies have considered the pandemic phase of COVID-19 to be over for years.
14 February, 2025
COVID-19 And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Who Is Most Vulnerable?
A recent study found that people who contracted the coronavirus were about 7,5 times more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) six months or more after infection, compared to those who did not contract the virus.
13 February, 2025
Cannabis Use As Pain Management For Veterans
A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research examined coaching on cannabis use for military veterans living with chronic pain. In particular, the study focused on an intervention informed by scientific literature, the insights of experts with clinical medical cannabis experience, veteran input via a Community Advisory Board, and the protocols used in Motivational Interviewing (MI).
13 February, 2025
Saugus Mom Advocates For Chronically Ill Daughter
A profile of US ME/CFS sufferer Diandra DeFreitas, as told by her mother, Kerry Jewell.
13 February, 2025
My Husband And I Have Both Had ME For Decades, Then Our Son Got Long COVID
An article by UK ME/CFS sufferer Linda Fuchs.
