
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.
27 January, 2025
Finding The Cause For Energy Loss In Chronic Fatigue
Dr Francesca Alves, postdoctoral researcher in The Florey’s Translational Neurodegeneration Group, has received a $360,000 grant from The Judith Jane Mason & Harold Stannett Williams Memorial Foundation to commence a 3-year research project into myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
26 January, 2025
1 In 22 COVID Survivors Develop Debilitating Chronic Syndrome
A study suggests that catching COVID-19 significantly raises the risk of developing ME/CFS (formerly called "chronic fatigue syndrome"), a typically lifelong condition that can be debilitating.
26 January, 2025
People With Fibromyalgia May Have Impaired Mitochondrial Function
New research found that people with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) had impaired bioenergetic health index (BHI), a proxy of mitochondrial function, which also had a slight correlation with pain.
25 January, 2025
'My Whole World Went To Bits After ME Diagnosis'
A woman who said her "whole world went to bits" after being diagnosed with chronic fatigue says a new passion has kept her going.
25 January, 2025
If You’ve Had COVID-19, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Could Be Next
A new study by a researcher named Suzanne Vernon from the Bateman Home Center has discovered some new information indicating that SARS-CoV-2 infections may be contributing to a rise of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
24 January, 2025
Thousands Demand Withdrawal Of Review Article Recommending Exercise Therapy For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The decision to abandon a process to re-evaluate a review recommending exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) has reignited calls for the article to be withdrawn.
24 January, 2025
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Has Surged Since The Pandemic, Study Reveals
Scientists are growing concerned that infections of the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be triggering more cases of chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). A new study has found that six months or longer after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, participants were 7.5 times more likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS than those who had not been infected.
23 January, 2025
'Sculpting Helps Us Forget Our Chronic Pain'
Two brothers with the same chronic condition say creating clay sculptures is such a distraction it eases their pain. Paul and Jason Skellett, from Derbyshire have fibromyalgia, described by the NHS as a long-term condition causing pain all over the body.
23 January, 2025
Sussex ME Society Celebrates 20 Years Of Specialist Service
The Sussex ME Society is observing the 20th anniversary of the NHS Sussex specialist ME/CFS service. The service, which assists individuals suffering from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), has been operational since 2005. It was established in Haywards Heath following a widespread consultation with health authorities and the Sussex ME Society. This was prompted by a survey of hundreds of affected individuals and GPs, who called for a dedicated service to aid in diagnosis and offer management courses.
22 January, 2025
Cluster Headache Often Comorbid With Fibromyalgia, Migraine
A recent study indicated that the comorbidity of cluster headache with fibromyalgia and migraine appeared to be frequent. “The comorbidity with fibromyalgia was especially associated with an increased disease burden in terms of additional medical comorbidities, sleep disturbance, mood impairment, quality of life impairment, and heavy HCRU,” wrote investigators, led by Elena P. Calandre, from the Institute of Neurosciences at University of Granada in Spain.