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.
03 November, 2020
'It Massively Affects Day-To-Day Life' - Living With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A radio interview with Irish ME/CFS sufferer Sarah O'Connell.
26 April, 2023
'It Took 21 Years For Fibromyalgia Diagnosis, Now I Want To Help Others'
Maureen Menzies wants to help others who are suffering with chronic pain.
29 February, 2024
'It Took The Rug Right Out From Under My Life': Milestone ME/CFS Study Begins To Explain Disease, But Will It Lead To Treatments?
An NIH study many years in the making starts to unravel the biology of a misunderstood disease called ME/CFS.
14 January, 2022
'It Was Like A Horror Film' – Woman Lost ‘Half Her Blood’ During Routine Op While Battling Mystery Illness Described As ‘Laziness’
'I don’t think there can be many other health conditions that have this level of dehabilitation but with this level of misunderstanding or disbelief'
17 January, 2022
'IT'S A HIDDEN DISABILITY' I’m On Seven Medications A Day To Deal With Agonising Pain From M.E That Leaves Me Bedbound For Days Says Chanelle Hayes
Ex-Big Brother contestant Chanelle Hayes says she's taking seven medications a day to ease the agonising pain from M.E.
26 March, 2024
'It's A Matter Of Urgency': The Push For More Chronic Fatigue Support
Almost a year after an Australian parliamentary committee recommended more funding for ME/CFS support, advocates say the community's suffering is "being compounded on all levels".
16 November, 2021
'It's Been Far Too Long': Casey Stoner Makes Rare MotoGP Appearance Amid Health Issues
For the first time in more than three years, Australian motorcyclist and ME/CFS sufferer Casey Stoner made an appearance at a MotoGP event.
01 December, 2020
'It's Destroying Me': Casey Stoner's Grim Revelation Amid Illness Battle
A profile of Australian professional motorcycle rider and ME/CFS sufferer Casey Stoner.
24 August, 2023
'It's Like A Chasm Opens Up Beneath You': Disabled Young Mum Claims Her Disqualification As A Hull Councillor May Have Broken Equalities Law
Sarah Harper-Riches hadn't attended a meeting in six months due to her struggles with chronic fatigue syndrome.
19 November, 2022
'Largest genetic study of ME could finally provide answers around the condition'
Researchers are now inviting people with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), also known as CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), to take part in what will be the world’s largest genetic study of the condition, which affects more than 250,000 Brits.
