In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
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13 April, 2024
New Zealand Invention Helps Student With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
After being bedridden for months with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a university student has found a treatment that’s given her life back. Josie Collins was diagnosed with CFS three years ago after becoming ill with glandular fever. Approximately 45,000 people in New Zealand have been diagnosed with CFS, and researchers have found a strong link between long covid and CFS. Collins was bedridden for three months until she started FLOWpresso, a treatment designed to support the body’s lymphatic system.
13 April, 2024
Long COVID Subtypes Linked To Overlapping Inflammation-Related Blood Protein Shifts
A large international team led by investigators in the UK has uncovered blood-based inflammation patterns that overlap between, and distinguish, different forms of long COVID involving fatigue, cognitive, anxiety/depression, cardiorespiratory, and/or gastrointestinal features.
13 April, 2024
Failure To Define Long COVID Will Impede Research Progress
Surveys that assess symptoms for long Covid have been inadequate for developing a case definition for the illness.
12 April, 2024
Long Covid Blood Clues Could Prompt Future Trials
People with long Covid have evidence of continuing inflammation in their blood, which could help understanding of the condition and how it may be treated, a UK study suggests.
12 April, 2024
Parent’s Toxic Chemical Exposure Linked To Autism In Offspring
Exposure to chemical toxicants, molds, and algae contributes to autism and attention disorders in children, according to research that bolsters earlier findings. The exposures may be most relevant, not in the children, but one generation back—in the parents. The study, “Assessing Chemical Intolerance in Parents Predicts the Risk of Autism and ADHD in Their Children,” was published in the March issue of the Journal of Xenobiotics.
12 April, 2024
'I Can't Walk, Talk Or Eat - Doctors Don't Believe What's Wrong With Me And I Think I'm Going To Die'
Millie McAinsh, an 18 year old girl who is hospitalised and unable to walk, talk or eat has been left in a state of constant fear, as she believes she may die soon due to doctors failing to acknowledge her condition - severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
11 April, 2024
She’s Lost Friends, A Job And Her Identity Over Long COVID. Will She Ever Be ‘Old Me’ Again?
Mary Eggert, 40, got Covid in July of 2022 and has never fully recovered. She's been suffering from Long Covid ever since. Her main symptoms are brain fog and chronic fatigue. She had to resign from her job as a physical therapist in 2023 and to this day spends a good part of each day either resting up to spend time with her family.
11 April, 2024
K-Pop Group Lapillus Member Chanty Announces Indefinite Hiatus From Group Activities Due To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Lapillus member Chanty has announced an indefinite hiatus from group promotions due to her chronic fatigue syndrome. On April 5 KST, MLD Entertainment released an official statement, updating fans on Chanty's health status. While Chanty will remain a member of Lapillus, she will not be able to participate in group activities due to concerns that intense physical activity may strain her health. She will focus on her individual promotions for the time being.
11 April, 2024
Epstein-Barr Virus Emerging As Possible Cause Of Chronic Pain
When most people hear about the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), they may recall its reputation as the rather harmless "kissing disease" known as mononucleosis. To the surprise of many, this previously unheralded virus has recently emerged as a cause of some cancers and painful disorders. It is now clear that EBV must be contained and suppressed in order to relieve the pain and suffering of many persons with chronic pain. This column is an introduction to the critical involvement of EBV with several chronic pain conditions.
10 April, 2024
How The Isle Of Man's Specialised Service Is Helping Tackle Long Covid And ME
Manx residents living with illnesses such as Long Covid and ME have praised a specialised service dedicated to helping those with chronic fatigue syndromes. More than 1,000 are thought to be living with Long Covid in the Isle of Man, with 350 known to have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
