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.
17 March, 2023
Benefits Of CBD For Fatigue And Muscle Pain
Fatigue and muscle pain are two of the most common complaints among people of all ages. Whether it’s due to stress, a lack of sleep, an injury, or an underlying medical condition, these symptoms can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, cannabidiol, or CBD, has emerged as a potential natural remedy for both fatigue and muscle pain. In this article, we will explore the benefits of CBD for these two conditions.
01 February, 2024
Better Homes And Gardens Host Johanna Griggs Reveals Debilitating Health Battle
Better Homes and Gardens host Johanna Griggs revealed on Monday she suffered a debilitating health struggle with chronic fatigue syndrome when she was 17. The TV personality, 50, said the condition almost derailed her swimming career after she won her first Commonwealth Games medal in 1990.
18 September, 2023
Beyond The Obvious: Understanding VA Benefits For Inconspicuous Conditions
Oftentimes, US veteran’s injuries are obvious. A shrapnel scar, a torn rotator cuff, or a hernia are all likely to be immediately obvious even to laymen. But what about diseases like diabetes, hypertension, or traumatic brain injury (TBI)? How can a veteran comprehensively display their symptoms for illnesses like Gulf War, Irritable Bowel, or Chronic Fatigue Syndromes?
06 October, 2022
Biden Says The COVID Pandemic Is Over. He Could Have Fooled Me
An article by US ME/CFS sufferer Effie Seiberg.
01 April, 2024
Biden’s $12 Billion For Women’s Health Should Be Just A Start
President Joe Biden signed an executive order that will create a $12 billion fund to improve our understanding of — and ideally treatments for — women’s health. It’s a welcome, if egregiously belated investment by the US government. And although it sounds like a big amount, there’s a lot of catching up to do. For example, one analysis found that conditions that overwhelmingly affect women, like migraines, headaches, endometriosis, anxiety disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome, are severely underfunded compared to conditions that predominantly affect men.
05 August, 2020
Billy Ray Mansell Completes Southend Seafront Triathlon Dressed As Spiderman
A heroic UK dad who refused to let his Fibromyalgia beat him took on a seafront triathlon... dressed as Spiderman.
28 May, 2023
Biomarkers For Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): A Systematic Review
Research published in BMC Medicine.
06 September, 2023
Biomarkers Unveil Insights Into Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Variability
In a recent study published in the EClinicalMedicine Journal, researchers studied a prospective observation cohort of patients with post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome (PCS) to evaluate biomarkers such as cardiovascular function and hand grip strength and symptom severity at different time points following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
06 February, 2023
Bishop Auckland Artist With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Opens First Show
Hope Caitlin, 21, is a UK poet and digital artist who uses her artwork to describe her experiences growing up with chronic illnesses.
12 August, 2021
Bishopton Mum Sarah-Victoria Bayley Reaches Beauty Final
A UK mum-of-three who has reached the final of a major beauty contest is hoping her success will inspire other people who have disabilities.
